24.7% of those under age 18 and 19.6% of those age 65 or over. Transportation The closest airport served by scheduled airlines is Montrose Regional Airport, located southeast of Olathe. Major highways U.S. Route 50 (US 50) runs east-west, crossing 12 states. It links Sacramento, California with Ocean City, Maryland. In Colorado, it connects Olathe to Montrose, Grand Junction and Pueblo. US 50 has a business loop within the town. State Highway 348 is mostly a country road running parallel to US 50. It starts at Fifth Street in Olathe, goes to the countryside and enters Delta via 8th Street/Eaton Avenue. Attractions Olathe Sweet Corn Festival Since 1992, this annual town festival has been held the first Saturday in August each summer, dedicated to the region's "agricultural jewel", Olathe Sweet Corn. The Festival features such entertainment as craft shows, karaoke, local acts, like the Anders Brothers, Cabin Fever Band, and concerts by bigger names like Three Dog Night in 1996, Kansas in 1998, Styx in 2004, LeAnn Rimes in 2007, Travis Tritt in 2008, and Clint Black in 2009. Any proceeds go to local non-profit groups. Olathe BMX Olathe BMX was established by the Town of Olathe in 2007 and sanctioned by the American Bicycle Association. Olathe BMX is run by volunteers; self-supporting since its conception in 2007, Olathe BMX has produced several state champions. Education Olathe is part of the Montrose County School District RE-1J and has three schools within the town limits. Olathe Elementary School has a population of around 500 students and supports grades K through 5. The middle school and high school are attached and create Olathe Middle High School. See also List of municipalities in Colorado Sweet corn Old Spanish National Historic Trail References External links The Olathe Messenger, newspaper CDOT map of the Town of Olathe Towns in Montrose County, Colorado Towns in Colorado