Upcoming11th Annual Dino Shindig

Named Montana’s Event of the Year by the Office of Tourism and Business Development, the Annual Dino Shindig takes place at the end of July. Visitors travel from all over the world to hear lectures from leading paleontologists, partake in kids activities, and dance the night away. Sign up for the field expedition to join in the second day of the event, where you can travel to one of our active fossil sites and excavate real fossils. Some discoveries even end up on display in our museum!

The Eleventh Annual Shindig is July 22-23, 2023!

Talks and kid’s activities on July 22 are $10 for adults and $7 for kids (under 13). They will go on sale in-person at the Carter County Museum on July 22.  The Bat Walk will take place at the Carter County Museum on July 22 at 9 p.m. The Science & Cultural History Gathering at Medicine Rocks State Park at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 23, which will feature speakers, a nature hike, and a fossil activity (Free admission). Extend your stay and join us for Sunset Yoga at 8 p.m. and Dinosaurs & Dark Skies at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 20 at the Sunset Loop in Medicine Rocks State Park (Free admission, yoga has a suggested donation of $10/person).

Tickets for the 11th Annual Dino Shindig Fossil Field Expedition are SOLD OUT.

Plan Your Visit: (Click here for pdf download: Ekalaka Lodging)