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The North Carolina Fossil Festival celebrates the Aurora Fossil Museum and the state's rich fossil record. Join us for a family-friendly event steeped in tradition and Southern charm.
Activities include digging for fossils, fossil displays, fossil auction, educational displays by partner nonprofit organizations, mining & engineering zone, live entertainment, food, craft, & fossil vendors, dinosaur shows, kid zone, teen activities, and much, much more!
Dates
May 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM - May 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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North Carolina, United States
400 Main Street, Aurora, North Carolina 27806, United States
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Please follow the signs posted on Hwy 33 for parking.
Parking will be in the large field between Pearl and Chapin Streets.
Health & safety
The NC Fossil Festival takes the safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, and festival participants seriously.
Please refer to the festival rules ( and the FAQ section ( on the website.
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