.: Ever Inspiring

This year marks the 75th anniversary of several of Amelia Earhart's many pioneering moments. In January, 1935, the famed aviatrix became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California. In April, she made the first solo flight from Los Angeles to Mexico City. Less than a month later, she became the first person to fly solo from Mexico City to Newark.

Earhart was born 113 years ago and spent most of her childhood in Atchison, Kansas. On June 1, 1937, Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan took off from Miami to attempt a circumnavigational flight. After stops on three continents and with 7,000 miles to go, they vanished over the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the great mysteries of our time, and both Earhart's story and her pioneering spirit have captivated and inspired millions to reach for new heights.

.: Support Your Festival

Souvenir festival buttons are available for a $1 donation at the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce, 200 S. 10th, and at many other locations in Atchison. Your purchase helps support the spectacular fireworks that are enjoyed for free by thousands of spectators. A limited number of buttons from past festivals are available at the Visitor Information Center in the Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. 10th. You can also support the festival with the purchase of t-shirts and other festival merchandise. Start your collection today!

Schedule subject to change. Please refer to this web site for up-to-date information or call the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce for details. All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Santa Fe Depot • 200 S. 10th St. • Atchison, KS 66002 • 800-234-1854.