29TH ANNUAL

AMELIA EARHART FESTIVAL

Celebrating Aviation & Adventure
July 17-18, 2026
📍 Atchison, Kansas

Friday Night Entertainment

Join us on the Atchison Riverfront for an unforgettable night of music and entertainment!
Headliner
BlackHawk
BlackHawk
With over seven million albums sold, BlackHawk brings their unique sense of harmony to headline Friday night's entertainment! Their 1993 self-titled debut launched with smash hits like "Goodbye Says It All" and "Every Once in a While," earning Double-Platinum certification and an ACM nomination as Best New Vocal Group.
"We were three guys whose goal was to approach country with smart songs and unique harmonies for people who may not automatically like country."
Lorrie Morgan
Lorrie Morgan
The first woman in country music to begin her career with three consecutive Platinum albums! Lorrie Morgan brings her lustrous vocal phrasing and down-to-earth believability to the Riverfront Stage. A Nashville native and daughter of Country Music Hall of Fame member George Morgan, she was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry at just 24 years old.
Known for hits like "What Part of No," "Five Minutes," and the epic "Something in Red" - Lorrie is a living, breathing country song.
Watch for an upcoming announcement on the opener for Friday night!

Get Your Tickets

$25
Advance Purchase
$30 at the Gate
Buy Tickets Now
*+$3 service fee for tickets
Advance tickets purchased through January will be mailed on February 1, 2026

Festival Schedule

Friday, July 17
4:00 PM
Gates & Concessions Open
7:00 PM
National Anthem & Program Begins
Featuring BlackHawk, Lorrie Morgan, and Special Opener
⚠️ Important: Friday Night is a ticketed event. NO COOLERS ALLOWED! NO BEVERAGES CAN BE CARRIED IN! Food vendors and concessions available on the grounds.
Saturday, July 18
Activities throughout the day
Aerobatic Show
"Concert in the Sky" Fireworks on the Riverfront
✅ Free Event: Saturday night remains free to the public with coolers allowed (no glass containers).

📋 Festival Information

  • Parking: Free parking available with shuttle service to the festival grounds
  • Accessibility: Festival grounds are ADA accessible
  • Weather: Event is rain or shine - come prepared!
  • Pets: Please leave pets at home for their safety and comfort
  • Location: Atchison Riverfront for all evening events
  • Stay Updated: Complete 2026 Festival schedule available at facebook.com/AmeliaEarhartFestival

Questions?

Jacque Pregont
Festival Coordinator
📞 913-426-3911
✉️ aefestival@aaefm.org
or
Mary Jane Sowers
✉️ mj@aaefm.org