NC Fossil Club Fossil Fair
This community celebration of North Carolina’s rich fossil heritage brings together amateur fossil hunters, collectors, students, and educators for a day of discovery, learning, and sharing.
Whether you’re a lifelong collector with a cabinet full of finds or you’re just getting curious about what’s buried beneath our state, there’s something here for you. Browse show-and-tell tables, swap tips on where and how to hunt for fossils, and enjoy hands-on activities for kids.
Admission & Contact Details
Free admission
Attendance Type: In-Person
More Information
Dates & Times
Sat, November 7, 2026
* Check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm times and durations.
Location
243 3rd Ave NE
Hickory , NC 28601
Parking
Visitor Parking is FREE and located at the North and South entrances, as well as in the side lot off 3rd St NE. Please DO NOT park in the Bus Lot or the library lot when visiting the Catawba Science Center.
Accessibility
Venue Accessibility
- Changing Stations This space is for individuals needing a low-stimulation environment or a private place for breastfeeding or pumping. Please note that one family/group at a time is to use at one time. Ask a CSC Team Member to unlock the room for use. Please keep the noise to a minimum if possible. Infant changing stations are available in the lobby restrooms. This multi-use space is located inside the North Classroom near Carpenter Hall.
Catawba Science Center strives to make our facility enjoyable to all guests. As always, we are working to bring you a better CSC. If you have any suggestions for how we can make our exhibit spaces more accessible, please let us know. We welcome any opportunity to be more inclusive and accommodate all guests who wish to visit
