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Jurassic Quest at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

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Fri, Nov 04 – Sun, Nov 06, 2022 • 9:00am - 5:00pm

801 East Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702

The Illinois State Fairgrounds welcomes visitors from 150 million years ago November 4-6!

You're gonna need a bigger weekend. World-famous, life-size dinosaurs are meticulously painted and animated to be realer-than-real. Whether you're 3 or 103, this is a one-of-a-kind experience you'll never forget.

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