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It’s Thank You Thursday! 💎 A gem of a thank y It’s Thank You Thursday! 💎 A gem of a thank you to our sponsors! Your support unearths endless possibilities for learning and fun at the NC Fossil Festival. We appreciate you! 

For a full list of sponsors, visit our website here at the link in our bio. 

#NCFossilFestival #NCFF25 #FossilFest2025  #AuroraNC #DigAurora #AuroraFossilMuseum #AFM #DigThePast
Dig into Fun! Volunteer at the NC Fossil Festival! Dig into Fun! Volunteer at the NC Fossil Festival!

Join us on May 24 & 25 in Aurora, NC, for a prehistoric party like no other! We're on the hunt for enthusiastic volunteers to make this year's festival a roaring success.

Volunteer Roles:
Set-Up Crew
Parking Crew
Information Station Crew
Gift Shop Crew
Fossil Pit Crew
Brew Zone Crew
Trash Monitor Crew
Kid Zone Crew
Silent Auction Crew
STEAM Crew
5K Crew
Veterans & First Responders Breakfast Crew
Post-Festival Crew

Perks of Volunteering:
4+ hours: 2025 NC Fossil Festival Crew shirt!
6+ hours: Lunch on us + Crew shirt!
12+ hours: Lunch, Crew shirt, and Festival shirt!
20+ hours: All of the above + Exclusive 2025 NC Fossil Festival Challenge Coin!
Ready to unearth some fun? Apply now and become a vital part of our dino-mite team!

Apply at the link in our bio.

#NCFossilFestival #NCFF25 #FossilFest2025  #AuroraNC #DigAurora #AuroraFossilMuseum #AFM #DigThePast
Time is running out to secure your spot at the 202 Time is running out to secure your spot at the 2025 North Carolina Fossil Festival! The Arts & Crafts Vendor application deadline is May 10, 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your unique creations to thousands of festival-goers in downtown Aurora.​
Apply now and be part of a celebration that combines creativity with prehistoric fun!​

Apply at the link in our bio.

#NCFossilFestival #NCFF25 #FossilFest2025  #AuroraNC #DigAurora #AuroraFossilMuseum #AFM #DigThePast
🦕 Share Your Experience with the Aurora Fossil 🦕 Share Your Experience with the Aurora Fossil Museum! 🦖 

Have you enjoyed your visit to the Aurora Fossil Museum? Whether you marveled at ancient fossils, participated in our educational programs, or attended the NC Fossil Festival, we'd love to hear about it!​

Your stories help others discover the wonders of our museum and support our mission to educate the public about paleontology and the natural history of Eastern North Carolina.

👉 Leave a review on GreatNonprofits and let the world know about your experience at the link in our bio.

Thank you for being a part of our community and helping us continue to inspire curiosity and learning!

#NCFossilFestival #NCFF25 #FossilFest2025  #AuroraNC #DigAurora #AuroraFossilMuseum #AFM #DigThePast
Bid on History at the NC Fossil Festival Silent Au Bid on History at the NC Fossil Festival Silent Auction! 

Get ready to unearth some incredible treasures at our Silent Auction, happening during the NC Fossil Festival on May 24–25 at the Aurora Fossil Museum's Learning Center. Bidding is open online now at the link in our bio.

Items will be available to view in person at the following times in the museum’s Learning Center:

Saturday, May 24: Noon – 6 PM
Sunday, May 25: 10 AM – 5 PM​

All proceeds support the Aurora Fossil Museum.

#NCFossilFestival #NCFF25 #FossilFest2025  #AuroraNC #DigAurora #AuroraFossilMuseum #AFM #DigThePast
🦕 3-Week Countdown to the North Carolina Fossil 🦕 3-Week Countdown to the North Carolina Fossil Festival! 🦕​ 

Get ready to unearth some fun! The North Carolina Fossil Festival is just 3 weeks away, happening on May 24–25 in Aurora, NC. Join us for a weekend filled with fossil digs, educational exhibits, live music, delicious food, and activities for the whole family!​
For more information and a full schedule of events, visit our website at the link in our bio.

#NCFossilFestival #NCFF25 #FossilFest2025  #AuroraNC #DigAurora #AuroraFossilMuseum #AFM #DigThePast
Happy Fossil Friday! This week’s Fossil Funny: Happy Fossil Friday!

This week’s Fossil Funny:

Why don’t fossils ever miss the NC Fossil Festival?
Because they DIG the festivities! 🦈

#FossilFriday #FossilFunnies #SharkJokes #Punny #aurorafossilmuseum #digaurora #auroranc #fossils #megalodon #digthepast #fossilhunting #fossilfinds #fossilfun
It’s Thank You Thursday! A colossal THANK YOU to It’s Thank You Thursday! A colossal THANK YOU to our sponsors! Your generosity helps us dig deep into history and share the wonders of fossils with everyone. We couldn't do it without you! 

For a full list of sponsors, visit our website at the link in our bio.

#NCFossilFestival #NCFF25 #FossilFest2025  #AuroraNC #DigAurora #AuroraFossilMuseum #AFM #DigThePast
Merchandise Vendor applications for the NCFF close Merchandise Vendor applications for the NCFF close in 3 days! This is a prime opportunity to present your products to a diverse audience of festival-goers.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2025, by 6:00 PM EDT 

For more information and to apply, visit the link in our bio.

#NCFossilFestival #NCFF25 #FossilFest2025 #SaveTheDate #AuroraNC #DigAurora #AuroraFossilMuseum #AFM #DigThePast
Happy Fossil Friday! This week’s Fossil Funny: Happy Fossil Friday!

This week’s Fossil Funny:
Which dinosaur won the spelling bee?
The thesaurus! 🦖🎓🦕

#FossilFriday #FossilFunnies #SharkJokes #Punny #aurorafossilmuseum #digaurora #auroranc #fossils #megalodon #digthepast #fossilhunting #fossilfinds #fossilfun
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