Fossil Fair at The Schiele Museum of Natural History Feb 28

One of the most popular events at The Schiele Museum of Natural History, 1500 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina, is the annual one-day Fossil Fair.

Fossil Fair takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At Fossil Fair you can:

See a Jurassic-themed planetarium show.
Interact with live animals (living fossils).
Mine for gemstones.
Meet paleontologists and geologists.
Shop for fossils, geodes, jewelry, and MORE.
Go on a mini fossil dig.
Bring your fossils, rocks, or minerals and learn more about them.
Visit the Dino Safari exhibit and explore fossil specimens and casts.
Enjoy hands-on activities.

child looking at fossils through magnifying glass — Photo: Schiele Museum

Tickets for Fossil Fair

Tickets for Fossil Fair are all inclusive and include a dinosaur-themed planetarium program, gemstone mining, fossil deg, admission to the museums and all event activities. Advance tickets are $6 for museum members and $18 for the general public. On the day of the event, tickets are $8 for museum members and $20 for the general public.

More about Schiele Museum

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