NC Fossil Festival - Eventeny

NC Fossil Festival

event May 25 11:00 am - May 26 6:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 400 Main Street, Aurora, North Carolina 27806, United States
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Hosted by Aurora Fossil Museum
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Dates
May 25 11:00 am - May 26 6:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Location
400 Main Street, Aurora, North Carolina 27806, United States
The North Carolina Fossil Festival celebrates the Aurora Fossil Museum and the rich fossil record of North Carolina. Join us for a family-friendly event steeped in tradition and good old-fashioned southern charm. Activities include digging for fossils, fossil displays, fossil auction, educational displays by partner nonprofit organizations, movie night, parade, live entertainment, food & craft vendors, dinosaur shows, glow party, and much, much more!
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Parking instructions
Please follow signs posted on Hwy 33 for parking. Parking will be in the large field between Pearl and Chapin Streets
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Health & safety guidelines
The NC Fossil Festival takes the safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, and festival participants seriously. The NC Fossil Festival and the Aurora Fossil Museum Foundation, Inc. will adhere to the current CDC, State, and Local COVID regulations in effect at the time and duration of the event.
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Tickets

Price: $150-210
VIP-SAT-DAY
$210.00 / each
+$28.57 FEES
SOLD OUT
Non-refundable
**PLEASE keep in mind that there will be many FREE digging areas throughout the NC Fossil Festival** This info is to purchase tickets for the VIP Zone dig time on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from... + More
VIP-SAT-NIGHT
$150.00 / each
+$20.50 FEES
21 days left
Non-refundable
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**PLEASE keep in mind that there will be many FREE digging areas throughout the NC Fossil Festival** This info is to purchase tickets for the VIP Zone dig time on Saturday NIGHT, May 25, 2024... + More
VIP-SUN
$180.00 / each
+$24.53 FEES
22 days left
Non-refundable
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**PLEASE keep in mind that there will be many FREE digging areas throughout the NC Fossil Festival** This info is to purchase tickets for the VIP Zone dig time on Sunday, May 26, 2024 from... + More

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Volunteers

Interested in becoming a volunteer:
13 active applications
Silent Auction Crew
Deadline: May 01, 2024
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Ssshhh! It's time for the Silent Auction and its time to we need your help! The Silent Auction Crew will help with the following: -- Set up, monitor, and provide information about the... + More
Trash Monitor Crew
Deadline: May 01, 2024
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Do you like to help keep the Earth clean and happy? Want to help keep the festival area clean? Then consider volunteering to collect trash! Trash Crew Volunteers will help with the... + More
Set Up Crew
Deadline: May 01, 2024
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Every journey begins with setting up, and our festival is no different. We will need help to prepare the 2024 North Carolina Fossil Festival for its grand adventure! Set-Up Volunteers will help... + More
Fossil Pit Crew
Deadline: May 01, 2024
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The primary activity of any visit to the Aurora Fossil Museum and the NC Fossil Festival is searching for fossils in the museum’s fossil pits. Must be outgoing, able to be outside in the full... + More
Parade Crew
Deadline: May 01, 2024
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Since the early 1900s, the Town of Aurora has been known for its parades. You can be part of the Aurora tradition by helping with the NC Fossil Festival Parade! Parade Volunteers will help with... + More
STEAM-ED Crew
Deadline: May 01, 2024
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SUNDAY ONLY. Sign up to assist our Program Developer with STEM-based activities for all to learn and enjoy. Volunteer Perks: 4+ hours: Receive a 2024 NC Fossil Festival Crew shirt! 6+ hours:... + More
Gift Shop Crew
Deadline: May 01, 2024
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Are you a people person? Do you have an outgoing personality? Are you good at answering questions and handling boxes of shovels? Then help out in the Gift Shop! Gift Shop Volunteers Should: --... + More
Kid's Zone Crew
Deadline: May 01, 2024
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Kids Zone Crew will help with the following monitor, lead, and assist with youth activities Volunteer Perks: 4+ hours: Receive a 2024 NC Fossil Festival Crew shirt! 6+ hours: Receive lunch on... + More
Parking Crew
Deadline: May 01, 2024
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While parking isn't the most fun position to volunteer for, it is one of the most valuable places we can use your help! Parking Volunteers will help with the following: -- Guide cars to... + More
Information Station Crew
Deadline: May 01, 2024
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Are you a people person? Do you have an outgoing personality? Are you good at answering questions and providing information? Then help out as one of our Info Station Crew! Info Station... + More
5K Race Crew
Deadline: May 01, 2024
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Even if you don't run in the 5k, consider being part of the Fossil 5k Crew to rev your day! Fossil 5k Volunteers will help with the following: -- Pack Leader and Turtle -- Set up guides... + More
Veteran's & First Responder's Breakfast
Deadline: May 01, 2024
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On Memorial Day, the Aurora Fossil Museum will host a Veteran's & First Responder’s breakfast to show our appreciation of those who have served and serve our country and the Aurora... + More
Post-Festival Crew
Deadline: May 01, 2024
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A festival doesn't end until all evidence is gone! So, help us conclude the festival by being helping out on the Post-Festival Crew! Post-Festival Crew will help with the following: --... + More

Parade & Exhibit Applications

Interested in participating in this event:
1 active application
NCFF Parade
Deadline: May 18, 2024
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Registration to participate in the North Carolina Fossil Festival Parade which will occur at 11 am on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Hosted by Aurora Fossil Museum

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event 1 event location_on Aurora, North Carolina, United States
The Aurora Fossil Museum, founded in 1976, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) science education resource center. Our mission is to educate the public about paleontology in an engaging manner while emphasizing the natural and cultural history of Eastern... + More
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