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 - 11:00am - Jurassic Classic Bike Ride
11:00am - 12:00pm - NC Fossil Fest Parade
11:00am - 5:00pm - Fossil Displays
11:00am - 5:00pm - Steam & History Displays
11:00am - 6:00pm - Mining Equipment Displays
11:00am - 7:00pm - Arts & Crafts Vendors
11:00am - 7:00pm - Fossil & Mineral Vendors
11:00am - 10:00pm - Food & Drink Vendors
11:30am - 5:30pm - VIP Zone-saturday
12:00pm - 3:00pm - Live Music: Riggsbee Road
12:00pm - 6:00pm - Aurora Fossil Museum Open
12:00pm - 6:00pm - Silent Auction Open
12:00pm - 7:00pm - Kid's Zone Open
12:00pm - 8:00pm - Beer Tent Open
12:00pm - 8:00pm - Fossil Pits & Piles Open
1:00pm - Dinosaur Show!
2:00pm - Magic Show
3:00pm - 5:00pm - DJ Music by PS Productions
4:00pm - Dinosaur Show!
4:30pm - Magic Show
5:00pm - 8:00pm - Live Music: the Alex Williams ExperieNCe
7:00pm - 11:00pm - VIP Zone-night Dig
8:00pm - 9:00pm - DJ: PS Productions
Date: May 25-27, 2024
