Admission to the NC Fossil Festival is FREE, but certain special activities occurring during the festival require paid tickets.
VIP Tickets
**PLEASE keep in mind that there will be many FREE digging areas throughout the NC Fossil Festival** A limited number of VIP Tent tickets will be available ONLINE ONLY on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out.
All proceeds from the NC Fossil Fest VIP Ticket Fundraiser support the Aurora Fossil Museum.
SOLD OUT
VIP - Saturday
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
$210 (plus tax & fees)
Ticket for VIP Tent Saturday. Ticket package includes:
- NC Fossil Festival swag
- 30 minute early access for fossil hunting
- Reserved, shaded fossil digging area
- Access to VIP restrooms
- Reserved picnic area with wifi, electricity, cooling fans, tables and chairs
- Refreshments
- Aurora Fossil Museum VIP Tent Gift Shop including a discount on purchases.
SOLD OUT
VIP - Saturday Night Dig
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
$150 (plus tax & fees)
Ticket for VIP Tent Saturday. Ticket package includes:
- NC Fossil Festival swag and night gear
- Prime location for laser light show and glow party
- Reserved, covered fossil digging area
- Access to VIP restrooms
- Reserved picnic area with wifi, electricity, cooling fans, tables and chairs
- Refreshments
- Aurora Fossil Museum VIP Tent Gift Shop including a discount on purchases.
VIP - Sunday
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
$180 (plus tax & fees)
Ticket for VIP Tent Saturday. Ticket package includes:
- NC Fossil Festival swag
- Reserved, shaded fossil digging area
- Access to VIP restrooms
- Reserved picnic area with wifi, electricity, cooling fans, tables and chairs
- Refreshments
- Aurora Fossil Museum VIP Tent Gift Shop including a discount on purchases.
Dinosaurs Alive! VIP Experience
SOLD OUT
$50 (plus tax & fees)
Includes:
- Behind-the-scenes adventure
- Photo Ops with Dinosaurs and Dino Crew
- Paleo Swag
Proceeds from Dinosaurs Alive! VIP Experience ticket sales support the Aurora Fossil Museum.
Online ticket sales have ended.
