Annual Dino Shindig
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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.
Talks and kid’s activities on July 24 are $10 for adults and $7 for kids (under 13). They will go on sale in-person at the Carter County Museum on July 24.
The Annual Dino Shindig Auction includes a silent auction that runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Elizabeth Lutheran Church (where the talks are located). The Live Auction will begin after the talks at 4:30 p.m.
Extend your stay and join us on Thursday, July 22 at Medicine Rocks State Park for Sunset Yoga at 8 p.m. a Bat Walk at 9 p.m. and Dinosaurs & Dark Skies at 10 p.m. (Free admission).
Friday, July 23, 2027
Art Workshop
10 a.m. - Noon
Join us at the Central Schoolhouse Gallery at the Carter County Museum for an art workshop with artist Jenn Hall Tooke.
Cost is $15 per person and pre-registration at the museum is required. Includes all materials and two hours instruction. Contact us to reserve your spot.
Sister Museum SCIFriday
1 - 3 p.m.
Join us for our annual Sister Museum SCIFriday with Museum of the Rockies! Part of the 15th Annual Dino Shindig festivities, this event will include an activity led by the MOR team and CCM's Museum Educator.
Free admission, all ages welcome.
SATURDAY, July 24, 2027
Prehistoric Fight Night
411 East Cleveland Street, Ekalaka MT 59324
T. Rex had a bit that could crush steel. Spinosaurs had claws as long as your torso. They lived at different times, on different continents, but everyone wants to know…Who would win in a fight? It’s the question on the mind of every kid (and a lot of grownups) when they visit a museum or watch a dinosaur movie. We all have our ideas but find out who the scientists would put their money on during the 15th Annual Dino Shindig! 2027 contenders TBA
Hosted by Rextooth Studios. Free admission.
SUNDAY, July 25, 2027 AT 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
Science & Cultural History Gathering
Free Admission
The Science & Cultural History Gathering takes place at Medicine Rocks State Park Group Use Area. This year the Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming will have activities for kids throughout the event.
• 10 a.m. Nature Hike with Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
• 11 - 1 p.m. TBA
• 1 p.m. Microsite fossil activity
SUNDAY, July 25, 2027 AT 7:30 A.M. TO 5 P.M.
Fossil Field Expedition
Carter County Museum
Tickets for the 2027 Fossil Field Expedition will go on sale in January.
• Registered participants should meet at the museum at 7:30 a.m. to sign waivers and receive their field assignment. Please bring your own lunch, a hat, hiking shoes, a water bottle, and plenty of bug spray and sun screen. The museum will provide digging tools and snacks for participants. A limited number of vegetarian options will be provided.
Please Note:
• We are excavating fossils on BLM, Forest Service, and private lands. As such, dogs and other animals are not allowed. Participants may not remove any material for personal or commercial purposes. The privilege to dig on private and public land is granted only for the duration of this single experience and participants may not return to the property without receiving permission from the owner. Violations of this will be considered trespassing and/or theft and will be subject to penalty under the law.
Talks and kid’s activities on July 24 are $10 for adults and $7 for kids (under 13). They will go on sale in-person at the Carter County Museum on July 24.
The Annual Dino Shindig Auction includes a silent auction that runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Elizabeth Lutheran Church (where the talks are located). The Live Auction will begin after the talks at 4:30 p.m.
Extend your stay and join us on Thursday, July 22 at Medicine Rocks State Park for Sunset Yoga at 8 p.m. a Bat Walk at 9 p.m. and Dinosaurs & Dark Skies at 10 p.m. (Free admission).
Friday, July 23, 2027
Art Workshop
10 a.m. - Noon
Join us at the Central Schoolhouse Gallery at the Carter County Museum for an art workshop with artist Jenn Hall Tooke.
Cost is $15 per person and pre-registration at the museum is required. Includes all materials and two hours instruction. Contact us to reserve your spot.
Sister Museum SCIFriday
1 - 3 p.m.
Join us for our annual Sister Museum SCIFriday with Museum of the Rockies! Part of the 15th Annual Dino Shindig festivities, this event will include an activity led by the MOR team and CCM's Museum Educator.
Free admission, all ages welcome.
SATURDAY, July 24, 2027
Prehistoric Fight Night
411 East Cleveland Street, Ekalaka MT 59324
T. Rex had a bit that could crush steel. Spinosaurs had claws as long as your torso. They lived at different times, on different continents, but everyone wants to know…Who would win in a fight? It’s the question on the mind of every kid (and a lot of grownups) when they visit a museum or watch a dinosaur movie. We all have our ideas but find out who the scientists would put their money on during the 15th Annual Dino Shindig! 2027 contenders TBA
Hosted by Rextooth Studios. Free admission.
SUNDAY, July 25, 2027 AT 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
Science & Cultural History Gathering
Free Admission
The Science & Cultural History Gathering takes place at Medicine Rocks State Park Group Use Area. This year the Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming will have activities for kids throughout the event.
• 10 a.m. Nature Hike with Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
• 11 - 1 p.m. TBA
• 1 p.m. Microsite fossil activity
SUNDAY, July 25, 2027 AT 7:30 A.M. TO 5 P.M.
Fossil Field Expedition
Carter County Museum
Tickets for the 2027 Fossil Field Expedition will go on sale in January.
• Registered participants should meet at the museum at 7:30 a.m. to sign waivers and receive their field assignment. Please bring your own lunch, a hat, hiking shoes, a water bottle, and plenty of bug spray and sun screen. The museum will provide digging tools and snacks for participants. A limited number of vegetarian options will be provided.
Please Note:
• We are excavating fossils on BLM, Forest Service, and private lands. As such, dogs and other animals are not allowed. Participants may not remove any material for personal or commercial purposes. The privilege to dig on private and public land is granted only for the duration of this single experience and participants may not return to the property without receiving permission from the owner. Violations of this will be considered trespassing and/or theft and will be subject to penalty under the law.
