Come Join Us at
the
**15th Annual**
Fossil Festival
May 23-25, 2008
Each year in the town of Aurora, the Chamber of Commerce sponsors
the annual Fossil Festival - fun and games, rides, entertainment for the
young and old, clowns, parades, lots of foods and crafts, educational
exhibits and yes, many, many fossils.
2008 Schedule
Friday, May 23rd:
6:00 Opening Ceremonies - Brian Potter, President COC
Kathy Henries, Event Coordinator
8:00 - 11:00 Street Dance - Johnny Dollar Band
Saturday, May 24th:
8:00 Festival Begins
9:00 Veteran's Breakfast
11:00 Parade
12:00 Veterans Presentation (Immediately after Parade)
11:00 - 4:00 PCS Tours (See the mines and also the world's largest draglines)
12:30 Carolina Girls Line Dancing
1:00 - 4:00 Live Music
3:00 Fossil Museum Auction (renowned Fossil Experets)
6:30 - 8:30 Hot Air Balloon Rides (weather permitting)
6:30 - 8:30 Band
8:30 Fireworks
All Day Activities:
Food & Crafts
Live Stage Entertainment
Including "The Mac & Tammy McRoy Band"
Marina Activities including "Take A Kid Fishing"
Carnival
Children's Rides
Petting Zoo
Dunking Booth
Softball Tournament
Smithsonian Institute Display
Fossil Museum Exhibits
Fossil Finds at various scattered sites
And MUCH More!!!!!!
Sunday, May 25th:
Main Stage Commuinty Church Services and Gospel Sing
Closing Remarks
For More Information, please contact Kathy Henries
Pre-historic sharks' teeth are one of the favorite finds here in
the area. Visit the
Aurora Fossil Museum to learn more about the "free" fun you and your
family can enjoy all year long! Create your own personal collections of
fossils (sharks' teeth, shells, bones, etc.) all dating back millions of
years ago!!