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Learn about Florida’s prehistoric past in a FossilFest workshop! Experienced collectors will teach you how to find, identify, and preserve fossil treasures of your very own! All workshops are FREE to FossilFest attendees!

Saturday & Sunday:
Discovering Florida’s Fossil Treasures with TBFC’s Dr. Bob Sinibaldi PhD. Learn where and how to find fossils of your own, right here in Florida!

Florida’s Fossil Vertebrates & The Fossil Hunting Permit with Rachel Narducci of the Florida Museum of Natural History. It’s cheap and easy! Learn how to get your fossil permit and participate in the science of paleontology.

Fossil Identification: Bring your fossils to be identified by experts in the field.

Florida Fossil Hunting Permit: Applications & renewals, just $5!

Tickets are available at the door!

Date & Time

March 21, 2026: 9am-5pm
March 22, 2026: 10am-4pm

 

Where to Enter

MLK Jr Blvd

Cost

Adults: $10
12 and under: Free

Parking: $10 online; $12 onsite

 

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