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May 23 - 24, 2026

Aurora Fossil Museum
FREE Festival - Aurora, NC

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Fossil Pits

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math

Aurora Fossil Museum

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May 23 - 24, 2026

FREE ADMISSION

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!

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5K Fossil Run

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Educational and fun. Especially good for children with an interest in science.
Mona K.
Fun fun fun! Loved the parade, the tee shirts and something new the tank tops!
Penny G.
Great festival! Parking is easy and convenient. Vendor prices are reasonable. The parade is a lot of fun. The lecture series is interesting. There are several Fossil pits available for digging. The museum is well-done. Overall the festival is a great family experience!
Kristi B.
A must every year since I first came to ENC. Thanks.
Darla L.

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