From circus acts to workshops to dinosaur sculptures, there was something for everyone.
Photographer Richard Ponter was hand to capture the action.
1. Whitby Fossil Festival
Time for some magic potions and crystals.
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2. Whitby Fossil Festival
Grace and mum Kellie Simpson meet one of the dinosaur sculptures at Pannett Park.
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3. Whitby Fossil Festival
Learning about Fossils and Dinosaurs with The Rock Showman.
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4. Whitby Fossil Festival
Building stones at Pannett Park - Freya Averley, Autumn Taylor and Raine.
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