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Short Title  |
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Amelia Earhart Festival |
| Date of the Event |
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July 25, 2003 - July 26, 2003 |
| Time of Event |
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all-day event |
| Type of Event |
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Fair/Festival |
| Expected Total Attendance |
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Brief Description
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Atchison is a charming river city town located 50
miles NW of Kansas City. Each July on the weekend
closest to Amelia's birth, the city celebrates her
legacy with a one and a half day family fun
festival. The festival features such events as an
outdoor country concert featuring nationally-known
country music artists; an arts and crafts festival
on the downtown pedestrian mall; the Pioneering
Achievement Award Luncheon; an authors/researchers
panel discussion; a state fair quality carnival;
and other activities. The finale is the evening of
Saturday, July 26 featuring aviation aerobatics
over the river, live bands, and a $45,000
choreographed fireworks display over the Missouri
River. |
| Website |
| www.atchisonkansas.net |
| Location of Event |
| Address |
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Downtown Atchison
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| City |
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Atchison |
| State/Province |
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KS |
| Zip/Postal Code |
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66002 |
| Country |
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United States |
| Location Description |
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Lakefest 2003 event takes place at Warnock Lake,
Atchison. All other events take place in charming
downtown Atchison. Please visit the website, call
for email for event brochure. |
| Airport Code |
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mci |
| Point of Contact Information |
| Name |
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Kristy Falk |
| Telephone |
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800-234-1854 |
| E-mail Address |
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events@atchisonkansas.net |
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