14-05-2025
Annual North Carolina Fossil Festival to take place in Aurora
AURORA, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina Fossil Festival will take place in Aurora on May 24th to 25th, featuring millions of years old fossils, shark teeth and more.
The event starts on Saturday May 24th at 9 a.m. with the 'Jurassic Classic' Bike Ride, a 38-mile ride through the local countryside. On Sunday, 5K 'Fossil Run' starts at 8:00 am, and the Veterans/First Responders Appreciation Breakfast is at 9:00 am.
Festival attendees can enjoy displays of mining equipment, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) exhibits and an afternoon FOAM party.
Entertainment will include Michael Schott Band, the I-42 Band, and PS Productions. As well as dinosaur and magic shows and an interactive Kid Zone throughout the day.
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