PALEO ZONE

The Aurora Fossil Museum invites you to share your fossil collection in the very popular PALEO Zone component of the North Carolina Fossil Festival.

This key educational component of the festival offers a platform for fossil collectors and paleontologists to engage with the public and educate them about North Carolina's unique and vast fossil record. No application fee is required, just a willingness to share your knowledge and collection with festival participants.

NO SELLING WILL OCCUR IN THE PALEO ZONE. If you would like to sell items, please apply to be a Fossil & Mineral Vendor.

Tables, chairs, and lunch will be provided. This year, the PALEO Zone will be located inside and on the grounds of the Aurora Community Center. 

PALEO Zone organizations will need to be set up by 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, with take-down to begin at 5:00 p.m. Afterwards, please plan to stay and enjoy the live music and the festival.

Please read all the information below before beginning your application. As an exhibitor, you are responsible for understanding all terms and conditions. By submitting your application, you agree to all North Carolina Fossil Festival Terms and Conditions.

• Applying does not guarantee acceptance into the festival.
• Only applications submitted through this webpage will be accepted.
• Exhibitors can give fossils and information away, but you cannot sell anything inside the Aurora Community Center. If you would like to sell items, you will need to apply to be a vendor.
• Applicants will be notified via email of the decision.
• Approved applications will receive information regarding event logistics and check-in location via email following approval.

By submitting this application, I agree to hold the Aurora Fossil Museum Foundation, Inc., the Town of Aurora, and the North Carolina Fossil Festival harmless for any injury or loss to any person, equipment, property, or goods for any cause whatsoever. I also agree that the stated organizations cannot be held responsible for any claims for damage, injury, or loss arising from or in connection with the use of the space or grounds during the North Carolina Fossil Festival. Exhibitors not adhering to the terms and conditions will be asked to leave the festival area and will be prohibited from participating in future Fossil Festivals.
 
I also understand that the NC Fossil Festival is a rain-or-shine event. In the event the NC Fossil Festival is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather, the NC Fossil Festival Crew will make every possible effort to notify exhibitors in a timely manner.