MENUMENU
  • Explore & Experience
        • Agritourism
        • Camping and Fishing
        • Christmas in Atchison
        • Museums & Historic Sites
        • Parks and Lakes
        • Points of Interest
        • Shopping Activities
        • Sports
        • Tours
        • Trails and Walking Paths
        • Amelia Earhart

          • Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum
          • Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum
          • Amelia Earhart Earthwork
          • International Forest of Friendship
          • Lakefest
        • Haunted Atchison

          • Sallie House
          • Haunted Atchison Seasonal Events
          • 1889 McInteer Villa
  • Plan
    • Calendar of Events
    • Sample Itineraries
    • Shopping
    • Restaurants
    • Lodging
  • Amelia Earhart
  • Haunted Atchison
        • For more than a decade, paranormal enthusiasts, brave travelers and those who like otherworldly diversions have been flocking to Atchison, intent on exploring its rich haunted history.

        • Haunted Atchison Experiences

          • Sallie House
          • Haunted Atchison Seasonal Events
          • 1889 McInteer Villa
Search
Close
Search
Close
$0.00 Cart

Amelia Earhart Festival

This yearly festival on the third weekend of July celebrates of Amelia Earhart and her accomplishments with a weekend full of family entertainment for Atchison residents and visitors. The 1st Annual Amelia Earhart Festival was held in 1997 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Amelia Earhart.
Amelia Earhart Festival
(800) 234-1854
aefestival@atchisonkansas.net
Atchison, KS
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Home » Highlights » Amelia Earhart Festival

Amelia Earhart Festival

The spirit of legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart is alive and well in Atchison! Each summer the community pulls out all the stops in honor of its favorite daughter, complete with a downtown music, food and crafts fair, star-filled outdoor concert, children’s activities, carnival, awards and honors, Earhart research and literature, music on the beautiful Riverfront, aerobatic performances and the grandest of all finalés — the “Concert in the Sky” fireworks show.

There’s a reason thousands of people from across the nation — and even the world — flock to this scenic riverside town every July: We have something for everyone. Bring to the historic Santa Fe Depot to ride the 12-gauge train while you explore the Atchison Rail Museum. See “Amelia” at the library before heading to beautiful Warnock Lake for LakeFest, the premier outdoor concert event in the area. Browse a wonderful array of arts and crafts while sampling unique food items and listening to area musicians on our beautiful pedestrian Mall. And don’t forget your lawn chairs. Stake out a spot early on the Riverfront, near the Lewis & Clark Pavilion, to see an exciting mix of live musicians and watch pilots perform stunts over the Missouri River before the fireworks begin.

Make sure to bookmark this site, as we will be featuring new events periodically. Tickets will be available May 1st. And don’t hesitate to contact us for more information. See you in July!

Don’t forget to pick up your Amelia Earhart Button! Minimum $1 donation for each–all proceeds go toward funding next year’s Amelia Earhart Festival Fireworks! Available at exchange bank location, downtown businesses and the Chamber offices. An excellent party favor or stocking stuffer!

Get the Latest Festival News

Stay up to date with all the latest Amelia Earhart Festival news, including important LakeFest announcements by signing up for the Amelia Earhart Festival newsletter. You’ll be the first to know about special events, changes and much more!

  • Amelia Earhart Festival
  • Entertainment

Wagner Carnival

500 Main Street, Atchison, KS 66002 United States
+ Google Map
$25

Take the kids to the Amelia Earhart Festival carnival! Located at the 500 block of Main strreet, our carnival has a little bit of everything, from thrill rides to those […]

Find out more »
15 July 2020
  • Amelia Earhart Festival
  • Entertainment

Wagner Carnival

500 Main Street, Atchison, KS 66002 United States
+ Google Map
$25

Take the kids to the Amelia Earhart Festival carnival! Located at the 500 block of Main strreet, our carnival has a little bit of everything, from thrill rides to those […]

Find out more »
16 July 2020
  • Amelia Earhart Festival
  • Music

LakeFest

Warnock Lake, 17862 274th Road
Atchison, KS 66002 United States
+ Google Map
$25

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 LakeFest is the kick-off for the annual Amelia Earhart Festival in Atchison. The festival celebrates the life and spirit of the famous aviatrix, who grew up […]

Find out more »
17 July 2020
  • Amelia Earhart Festival
  • Entertainment

Wagner Carnival

500 Main Street, Atchison, KS 66002 United States
+ Google Map
$25

Take the kids to the Amelia Earhart Festival carnival! Located at the 500 block of Main strreet, our carnival has a little bit of everything, from thrill rides to those […]

Find out more »
17 July 2020
  • Amelia Earhart Festival

Fly-In at Amelia Earhart Airport

Amelia Earhart Airport, 16701 286th Rd
Atchison, KS 66002 United States
+ Google Map

Sectional Race at 8am EAA pancake breakfast 8am-10am Children’s scavenger hunt 10am

Find out more »
18 July 2020
  • Amelia Earhart Festival
  • Free

Breakfast with Books

O’Malley McAllister Auditorium, 1020 N. Second Street
Atchison, KS 66002 United States
+ Google Map

Featuring Aimee Bissonette, who penned “Aim for the Skies” the story of a race to complete Amelia Earhart’s quest. Continental breakfast served at 8:30 am. Open to the public; no […]

Find out more »
18 July 2020
  • Amelia Earhart Festival

Muriel 1935 Lockheed Electra L-10-E

Amelia Earhart Airport, 16701 286th Rd
Atchison, KS 66002 United States
+ Google Map

At the Amelia Earhart Airport, view the last remaining airplane exactly like the one Amelia flew 80 years ago in her attempt to circumnavigate the world. View the plans for […]

Find out more »
18 July 2020
  • Amelia Earhart Festival

Food, Crafts & Music

Downtown Atchison, 600 Commercial Street
Atchison, KS 66002 United States
+ Google Map

Browse the 500, 600, & 700 blocks of Commercial, a delight for the senses.

Find out more »
18 July 2020
  • Amelia Earhart Festival

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, 223 N. Terrace
Atchison, KS 66002 United States
+ Google Map

Tour the historic home where Amelia Earhart was born on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. Adults $6, Kids 12 and under, $1

Find out more »
18 July 2020
  • Amelia Earhart Festival
  • Free

Children’s Activities

Downtown Atchison, 600 Commercial Street
Atchison, KS 66002 United States
+ Google Map

The kids will have plenty to keep them busy in the 600 block of the Commercial Street Mall, from street performers to interactive activities. There will also be displays from […]

Find out more »
18 July 2020
Load More

More Atchison Highlights

  • Agritourism (10)
  • Amelia Earhart (6)
  • Camping and Fishing (3)
  • Christmas in Atchison (1)
  • Haunted Atchison (3)
  • Museums & Historic Sites (9)
  • Parks and Lakes (10)
  • Points of Interest (17)
  • Shopping Activities (1)
  • Sports (4)
  • Tours (6)
  • Trails and Walking Paths (3)

Highlights

  • Amelia Earhart Experiences
  • Haunted Atchison Experiences

Events

  • This Week
  • This Month
  • Haunted Atchison Events
  • Amelia Earhart Festival

About

  • City Information
  • Chamber Information
  • Community Information
  • Contact Us

Follow Us

Facebook-f
Twitter
Youtube
Linkedin
Instagram

© 2020 All Rights Reserved

Sign up to get up-to-date Atchison information!

Register here