North Carolina Fossil Festival
Sat, May 23
|400 Main St
Discover ancient shark teeth, meet real fossils up close, and enjoy a free, family-friendly weekend of science, dinosaurs, and small-town charm at the North Carolina Fossil Festival in Aurora.
Time & Location
May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
400 Main St, 400 Main St, Aurora, NC 27806, USA
About the event
The North Carolina Fossil Festival is a free, family-friendly weekend celebrating the Aurora Fossil Museum and North Carolina’s incredible fossil record, with special ticketed events throughout the festival.
📅 May 23–24, 2026
📍 Aurora Fossil Museum, 400 Main St, Aurora, NC 27806
Enjoy:
Fossil digging pits, fossil displays, and a fin‑tastic silent auction
STEAM Zone with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities for kids and families
Paleo Zone at the Aurora Community Center, where collectors and paleontologists share real fossil collections and answer questions (no sales in this area)
Dinosaur show, live entertainment, and food and craft vendors, plus partner nonprofit displays and more
Jurassic Classic bicycle ride fundraiser benefiting the Aurora Fossil Museum (hosted by Flythe’s Bike Shop)
NC Fossil Fest 5K Run and Virtual 5K, with the in‑person 5K on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 8:00 AM, and the virtual run through May 31, 2026
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