The North Carolina Fossil Festival Celebrates the Aurora Fossil Museum and the Rich Fossil Record of North Carolina. Join Us for a Family-friendly Event Steeped in Tradition and Good Old-fashioned Southern Charm. This is a Free Festival, With Special Ticketed Events.

Activities Include Digging for Fossils, Fossil Displays, Silent Auction, Displays by Partner Nonprofit Organizations, Movie Night, Parade, Live Entertainment, Food & Craft Vendors, Saturday Night Glow Party, Dinosaur Show, and Much, Much More!

Schedule:

9:00am - 6:00pm - Aurora Fossil Museum Open

9:00am - 6:00pm - Fossil Pits Open

10:00am - 5:00pm - Arts & Crafts Vendors

10:00am - 5:00pm - Food & Drink Vendors

10:00am - 5:00pm - Fossil & Mineral Vendors

10:00am - 5:00pm - Kid's Zone Activities

10:00am - 5:00pm - Silent Auction Open

10:30am - 4:30pm - VIP Zone-sunday

11:00am - Dinosaur Show!

11:00am - 4:00pm - Sunday Steam Activities

11:00am - 5:00pm - Mining Equipment Displays

12:00pm - 5:00pm - Beer Tent Open

12:00pm - 5:00pm - DJ Music

1:30pm - 2:30pm - Foam Party!

3:00pm - Dinosaur Show!

3:00pm - 5:00pm - Slime Party!

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Date: May 25-27, 2024