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On Friday, May 17, at 11 a.m., the Drumheller Dino Arts committee will unveil a new and unique dinosaur next to The Brick, near the site of the old Apatosaurus that was demolished two years ago.
The committee is keeping the design of the new dinosaur shrouded in mystery.
“It’s similar, but not anything like the one we put in last year. It’s interactive and I think people will find it really cool,” said John Shoff, chair of the Dino Arts Committee. “They’ll just have to come see it.”
Afterwards, there will be a barbecue until 2 p.m. Proceeds will go towards the Dino Arts Committee.
It is estimated the new dinosaur cost $16,000. The money was raised through considerable fundraising efforts and the Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce.
“It’s mostly through community fundraising and the Chamber of Commerce matched us, dollar for dollar,” said Shoff.
This will be the second new dinosaur installed in downtown in as many years. The hope is the new dinosaurs will bring tourists downtown.
The Dino Arts Committee is set to unveil a new dinosaur downtown on Friday, May 17, at 11 a.m. The design of the new dinosaur is being kept a closely guarded secret, but the Committee is certain it will impress residents of Drumheller and tourists alike. The new dinosaur will be installed in The Brick parking lot.
“It’s been a really good thing. It seems like there are constantly tourists out there, taking pictures on the bench,” said Shoff.
The Dino Arts committee is also planning on repairing the older dinosaurs.
“We’ve been diligent about fundraising and doing repairs on the old guys,” said Shoff. “There were some that got vandalized and broken over the winter. We’ve got our team doing some repairs, so they’ll be ready to be painted right away.”
One area the Dino Arts needs assistance is for artistic residents and groups to help give the aging dinosaurs around Drumheller a new paint job.
“We can set people up with the tools and paint they need, so they can paint their own dino. We’d be happy to have any volunteers out painting,” said Shoff.
Volunteers willing to paint can contact Shoff at 403-823-2983 or the Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce at 403-823-8100.
