Dig with the Experts at Penn Dixie
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 06/14/2026
Dig With the Experts is our very popular, once yearly opportunity to unearth the best, most complete, and most unexpected fossils at Penn Dixie! We’ll have equipment do the heavy lifting and scientific experts on site to help with locating and identifying the best fossils. You’ll have to do your share of splitting and digging, of course, but you’re guaranteed to find something cool and interesting.
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Join us on Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14 for our signature fossil dig — Dig With the Experts! Expert volunteers — including scientists, leading fossil collectors, and experts on local geology — will lead the dig through material from a freshly excavated section of the Lower Windom Shale and will demonstrate how to find Devonian Period trilobites, cephalopods, fish remains, brachiopods, corals, wood, and a range of other marine invertebrates. Thanks to our experts — all volunteer collectors and paleontologists who travel to Penn Dixie to share their time and knowledge — we are celebrating our 21st dig in 2026!
2026 Ticket Prices
- Saturday June 13 – Members: $110, Non-members: $125
- Sunday June 14 – Members: $75, Non-members: $90
- Weekend Pass – Members: $155, Non-members: $180
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Location:
Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve, 4050 North St, Blasdell, NY 14219, United States
See map: Google Maps
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The event has already taken place on this date:
06/14/2026
Time:
all day
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service