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, live entertainment, food & craft vendors, Dinosaur show, and much, much more!

Schedule:

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Jurassic Classic Bike Ride - Fifth Street

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Fossil Displays - Aurora Communty Center

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Steam & History Displays - STEAM Zone

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Mining Equipment Displays - Mining Zone

11:00 AM-7:00 PM: Arts & Crafts Vendors - Main & Third Streets

11:00 AM-7:00 PM: Fossil & Mineral Vendors - Main & Third Streets

11:00 AM-8:00 PM: Food & Drink Vendors - Main Street

11:30 AM-5:30 PM: VIP Zone-Saturday - VIP Zone

12:00 PM-4:00 PM: Music - Main Stage

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Aurora Fossil Museum Open - 400 Main Street

12:00 PM-6:00 PM: Silent Auction Open - AFM Learning Center

12:00 PM-7:00 PM: Beer Tent Open - Brew Zone

12:00 PM-7:00 PM: Kids Zone Open - Kids Zone

12:00 PM-8:00 PM: Fossil Pits & Piles Open

4:00 PM-5:30 PM: Live Music - Main Stage

6:00 PM-7:30 PM: Live Music - Main Stage

6:00 PM 9:00 PM: VIP Zone-Twilight Dig - VIP Zone

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