Fossil Fair

Schedule

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28054 | Gastonia, NC

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Travel back in time at the 26th annual Fossil Fair! Walk among life-sized dinosaurs, meet local paleontologists and geologists, interact with live animals, mine for gemstones, enjoy a dinosaur-themed planetarium show, dig for fossils, and MORE. Dino-sized fun for the entire family!
Advance tickets: $6 museum members / $18 general public
Day of event: $8 museum members / $20 general public
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1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC, United States, North Carolina 28054

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