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May 23 - 24, 2026
Aurora Fossil Museum
FREE Festival - Aurora, NC
Save the Date!
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!
Educational and fun. Especially good for children with an interest in science.
Mona K.
Great festival! Parking is easy and convenient. Vendor prices are reasonable. 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.
Fossil Fest is my favorite family tradition we started with our kids! ❤️My finds from yesterday in the kiddie pit #FossilFest2025
Ellie
Can't wait! What a great event!
Carrie
Best fun family festival in NC. Great kids area and very kid friendly. Volunteers came by the dig areas to help ID finds. Spent about 4 hours and found some nice teeth, coral, and one bivalve.
Annette