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Western Kansas Fossil Fest


  • El Quartelejo Museum, Western KS Fossil Lab & Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection 902 W. 5th Street Scott City, KS 67871 United States (map)

SEARCH - Guided prospecting in the Smoky Hill Chalk of Western KS (All Field Tours are Sold Out)

LEARN - Hear from collectors, museum curators, preparation specialists, and paleoartists.

TAKE PART - Hands-on fieldwork for serious enthusiasts and adult learners.

Friday, June 12, Meet our Museum: AM - field search(SOLD OUT), PM - Lab and Collections Tour. Registration required (below)

Saturday, June 13, Chalk Talks: Full day of talks on paleontology, paleoart, fossil preparation, and science of the Smoky Hill. Speakers include: Mike Everhart, Christian Lutz, and Corbin Rainbolt. Others TBA. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED for these FREE, Open to the Public talks!

*“1979 Food Truck” will be on site from 11 am - 2 PM. Menu will include 1979 Cheeseburger, Smoked Pork Nachos, Chicken Salad Melt, Hot Dog meal.

Sunday, June 14, Marker Unit Tour: SOLD OUT

Monday, June 15, Excavation Day: SOLD OUT

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