WHEN:
Friday, October 16, 2026
8:00am - 9:00am
WHERE:
Old Joliet Prison
1125 Collins St.
Joliet, IL 60432
Here is a unique oporturnity to see the Joliet Correctional Center (originally known as Illinois State Penitentiary or Old Joliet Prison). It opened in 1858 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The limestone used to build the prison was quarried on the site.
Old Joliet Prison isn't just an old, closed prison, it is part of Pop Culture. Movie and television productions have used Joliet Prison several times for some very iconic and popular shows. Which one is your favorite?
This will be the official kickoff event of the adventure labs for the 2026 Coinfest Geocoin Challenge. Complete all 20 planned adventure labs, bring your phone to the Geocoin Challenge table at the main event on Saturday showing you have them completed and pick-up your FREE geocoin.
Be ready—an exclusive, first of it's kind geocoin is planned to premiere at this event, offered for purchase on a first‑come, first‑served basis. You will want to add this unique Geocoin to your collection.
We are working on possibly getting tours for purchase. We will update here as soon as we have additional information. Please see their website for details.
Sorry, no packet pickups at this event.