About the event

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!

Dates

May 25, 2024 · 11:00 AM - May 26, 2024 · 6:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

North Carolina, United States

400 Main Street, Aurora, North Carolina 27806, United States

Directions

Parking instructions

Please follow 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. 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.

Tickets

Price: $150.00-210.00

VIP-SAT-DAY

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$210.00

+ Tax: $14.18, Processing fees: $14.39

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

397 Main Street, Aurora
North Carolina 27806, United States

May 25, 2024 11:30 am - May 25, 2024 5:30 pm EDT

May 18th, 2024 at 4:00 pm EDT

**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 11:30 am to 5:30 pm (6 hours). Check-in will begin at 11:00 am. A limited number of tickets will be available ONLINE ONLY on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out. Limit of four tickets per user. Name on ticket MUST match name on purchased ticket. Resold/transferred tickets will not be honored. **Ticket purchase is final. No refunds, exchanges, rain checks, etc. will be given if the event is canceled or postponed due to reasons beyond our control. Per person ticket price is $210 per ticket (plus tax & fees) and includes: -2024 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 VIP restrooms -Refreshments & Snacks -Aurora Fossil Museum VIP Zone Gift Shop including a discount on purchases. All proceeds from the NC Fossil Fest VIP Fundraiser support the Aurora Fossil Museum.

VIP-SAT-NIGHT

Sold out

$150.00

+ Tax: $10.13, Processing fees: $10.37

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

397 Main Street
Aurora, NC 27806

May 25, 2024 7:00 pm - May 26, 2024 11:00 pm EDT

May 18th, 2024 at 4:00 pm EDT

**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 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm (4 hours). Check-in will begin at 6:45 pm. A limited number of tickets will be available ONLINE ONLY on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out. Limit of four tickets per user. Name on ticket MUST match name on purchased ticket. Resold/transferred tickets will not be honored. **Ticket purchase is final. No refunds, exchanges, rain checks, etc. will be given if the event is canceled or postponed due to reasons beyond our control. Per person ticket price is $155 per ticket (plus tax & fees) and includes: -2024 NC Fossil Festival Swag and night gear -Prime location for laser light show and glow party -Reserved, covered fossil digging area -Reserved picnic area with WiFi, electricity, cooling fans, and tables & chairs -Access to VIP restrooms -Refreshments & Snacks -Aurora Fossil Museum VIP Zone Gift Shop including a discount on purchases. All proceeds from the NC Fossil Fest VIP Fundraiser support the Aurora Fossil Museum.

VIP-SUN

Sale Ended

$180.00

+ Tax: $12.15, Processing fees: $12.38

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

397 Main Street
Aurora, NC 27806

May 26, 2024 10:30 am - May 26, 2024 4:30 pm EDT

May 20th, 2024 at 5:00 pm EDT

**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 10:30 pm to 4:30 pm (6 hours). Check-in will begin at 10:00 am. A limited number of tickets will be available ONLINE ONLY on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out. Limit of four tickets per user. Name on ticket MUST match name on purchased ticket. Resold/transferred tickets will not be honored. **Ticket purchase is final. No refunds, exchanges, rain checks, etc. will be given if the event is canceled or postponed due to reasons beyond our control. Per person ticket price is $180 per ticket (plus tax & fees) and includes: -2024 NC Fossil Festival Swag -Reserved, shaded fossil digging area -Reserved picnic area with WiFi, electricity, cooling fans, and tables & chairs -Access to VIP restrooms -Refreshments & Snacks -Aurora Fossil Museum VIP Zone Gift Shop including a discount on purchases. All proceeds from the NC Fossil Fest VIP Ticket Fundraiser support the Aurora Fossil Museum.

Schedule

List Day

All times in (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Vendors

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Arts & Crafts Vendor

Deadline: May 25, 2024 (Deadline passed)

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Space for Arts & Crafts Vendors Categories:

Artists may apply for up to 3 categories.

You MUST submit a separate application for each type.

If you sell jewelry, you may apply in a category other than Jewelry if the jewelry is less than 10% of your items for sale. Otherwise, you must apply in Jewelry.

All work displayed in the booth must be for sale.

Clay: Original clay and porcelain work, functional or sculptural.

Fiber: Includes wearable and non-wearable. No machine-tooled, machine-screen printing or other forms of mass production are accepted.

Glass: Functional and sculptural work is accepted. Kiln forming, blowing, molding, casting, and all cold working processes are permitted.

Jewelry: Only those artists accepted in the jewelry category may display or sell jewelry. Items made from commercial parts are not permitted.

Metal: Sculptural or decorative work made from metal. No jewelry will be accepted in this category.

Mixed Media: Work which combines materials from two or more mediums in one piece.

Musical Instruments: Handmade instruments only.

Natural Materials: This includes basket weaving, chair caning, brooms, gourds, and other works made from materials found in nature.

Photography: Includes traditional film photography, hand-colored images, emulsion transfers, and digital photography. Only the artist’s original source material is acceptable.

Printmaking: Only hand-pulled original prints are allowed. Prints must be in limited editions, signed, and numbered.

Sculpture: Three-dimensional work using additive or subtractive processes in a single medium.

Two-Dimensional: Drawing, painting, and digital works. Reproduction prints are not allowed.

Wood: Original works hand-tooled, machine worked, turned, or carved.

Arts & Crafts Vendor: Non-Profit

Deadline: Apr 24, 2024 (Deadline passed)

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These spaces are designated for Non-Profit Arts & Crafts vendors.

Categories:

Artists may apply for up to 3 categories.

You MUST submit a separate application for each type.

If you sell jewelry, you may apply in a category other than Jewelry if the jewelry is less than 10% of your items for sale. Otherwise, you must apply in Jewelry.

All work displayed in the booth must be for sale.

Clay: Original clay and porcelain work, functional or sculptural.

Fiber: Includes wearable and non-wearable. No machine-tooled, machine-screen printing or other forms of mass production are accepted.

Glass: Functional and sculptural work is accepted. Kiln forming, blowing, molding, casting, and all cold working processes are permitted.

Jewelry: Only those artists accepted in the jewelry category may display or sell jewelry. Items made from commercial parts are not permitted.

Metal: Sculptural or decorative work made from metal. No jewelry will be accepted in this category.

Mixed Media: Work which combines materials from two or more mediums in one piece.Musical Instruments: Handmade instruments only.

Natural Materials: This includes basket weaving, chair caning, brooms, gourds, and other works made from materials found in nature.

Photography: Includes traditional film photography, hand-colored images, emulsion transfers, and digital photography. Only the artist’s original source material is acceptable.

Printmaking: Only hand-pulled original prints are allowed. Prints must be in limited editions, signed, and numbered.

Sculpture: Three-dimensional work using additive or subtractive processes in a single medium.

Two-Dimensional: Drawing, painting, and digital works. Reproduction prints are not allowed.Wood: Original works hand-tooled, machine worked, turned, or carved.

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