Life-Size Dino Fest Coming to Loudoun County This Fall

Over 20 animatronic dinosaurs will make Great Country Farms their home this October.

By Michele Kettner • Posted August 22, 2024 at 9:43 a.m.

Courtesy Great Country Farms

Dinosaurs are on the verge of invading Bluemont. This fall, the Mesozoic creatures will be taking over Great Country Farms during its first Dino Fest.

The festival kicks off on October 31 and runs through November 24. Dino lovers can expect to find over 20 life-size dinosaurs of various sizes, courtesy of the DinoRefuge, including T. rex and triceratops.

three people holding baby dinosaur puppets at great country farms — *A look at some of the dinosaurs you may see (Courtesy Great Country Farms*)

As guests explore the farm, they’ll see giant footprints on the ground and roaring in the fields before they run into these extinct creatures. Once you find the dinosaurs, make sure to take a picture for your research (and to show your friends).

brachiosaurus figure — *It will be hard for the dinosaurs to blend in at the farm.* (*Courtesy Great Country Farms*)

Each day will feature three live dino shows for a deep dive about the reptiles that used to roam the Earth.

people petting t-rex figure — *People will be able to get up close to the dinosaurs. (Courtesy Great Country Farms)*

Early bird tickets for $24.99 per guest are currently available through August 30. Starting August 31, tickets will be $29.99 if you purchase them online and $32 at the gate. Admission is free for children ages 2 and under. Those with a farm season pass will receive 50 percent off Dino Fest tickets. Admission includes access to the farm’s 15-acre play area.

Feature image of Dino Fest courtesy Great Country Farms

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.