2nd ANNUAL FOSSIL FEST
October 26-29, 2023
The Prehistoric Museum at USU Eastern will be hosting Fossil Fest October 26‑29. This FREE event coincides with Earth Science Week and National Fossil Day, and will be celebrating the great paleontological and geological wonders of central and eastern Utah.
Movie Night
Thursday, October 26
Jurassic World
USU Eastern, Geary Event Center
7:00 pm
Come watch Jurassic World with our paleontologist!
Q&A with the Prehistoric Museum’s Curator of Paleontology after the movie. Josh Lively will show off fossils from the museum that star in the film!
The Geary Event Center is located on the Utah State University Eastern Campus at 451 East 400 North, Price, Utah.
Museum Free Day
Saturday, October 28
Prehistoric Museum
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Free admission all day
| 11:00&nbps; - 3:00 pm |
Activities |
| 11:00&nbps;am - 3:00 pm |
Dinosaur Themed Costume Contest |
| 1:00 pm | Guided Museum Tour lead by Josh Lively, Curator of Paleontology |
| 3:00 - 4:00 pm |
Up-close with Utahraptor |
The USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum is located at 155 East Main Street, Price, Utah.
Field Trip to Utahraptor Country
Sunday, October 29
Grand County, Utah
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join our Curator of Paleontology, Josh Lively, for a driving tour of the geology and paleontology of Grand County, Utah, home of Utahraptor! Meet at the Prehistoric Museum at 9 am, and we will carpool/caravan to the Moab area. We will make stops at the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracksite, the future Utahraptor State Park, and many other spots! Our goal will be to return to the museum between 4 and 5 pm.
Space is limited to 12 participants, so register early!