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, and the VIP Experience is a fundraiser to support the mission of the Aurora Fossil Museum.** A limited number of 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.
There is a limit of four tickets per user. The name on the ticket MUST match the name on the purchased ticket. Resold/transferred tickets will not be honored.
**Ticket purchase is final. If the event is canceled or postponed due to reasons beyond our control, no refunds, exchanges, rain checks, etc. will be given.
On-Sale April 6th, 10:00 AM
VIP - Saturday
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
$210 (plus tax & fees)
Ticket for VIP Tent Saturday, May 24, 2025. Ticket package includes:
- 2025 NC Fossil Festival Swag
- 30-minute early access to fossil hunting
- Reserved, shaded fossil digging area
- Reserved picnic area with WiFi, electricity, cooling fans, and tables & chairs
- Access to indoor restrooms
- Refreshments & Snacks
- VIP discount on Aurora Fossil Museum Gift Shop purchases.
On-Sale April 6th, 10:00 AM
VIP - Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$180 (plus tax & fees)
Ticket for VIP Tent Sunday, May 25, 2025. Ticket package includes:
- 2025 NC Fossil Festival Swag
- Reserved, shaded fossil digging area
- Reserved picnic area with WiFi, electricity, cooling fans, and tables & chairs
- Access to indoor restrooms
- Refreshments & Snacks
- VIP discount on Aurora Fossil Museum Gift Shop 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.
