Kite Event Calendar

[Chicago] Like Kite Machine NYC which culminated its stay in Far Rockaway this month, Kite Machine Chicago will dispense handmade kites built out of recycled materials to Chicagoans out of a refurbished vending machine at little to no cost to spread joyful experience, increase access to experiential arts education and further momentum for reuse projects to divert waste. We'll be present with the machine to support and get to know our kite fliers on open days, host workshops and increase access to experiential arts workshops.

[Plestin-les-Greves]

[Grand Prairie] Fun Fly. There will be a butterfly costume contest and parade, kids zone, food vendors, kite vendor. A Monarch butterfly release and much more. Kite making. What a great way to start out the fall. This is a 172 acre park so lots of room for everyone to fly.
Kite decorating contests for most creative kite with trophys.
Age groups: 6 and under, 7 - 12, 12-16,17 and above.
Also "Youngest Kite Flyer" AND "Youngest At Heart"
Sooo, don't miss this one. Lots of fun for everyone.

This is a reschedule date for the rainout.

[Denver] Our monthly club gathering and free fly for the east side of Denver

[washington (District of Columbia] Volunteers from Friends of the Soldiers' Home (https://www.afrh.gov/afrh/wash/washcampus.htm in Petworth, Washington, DC are hosting an Octoberfest on the grounds of the Home on Sunday, 7 October (First Sunday) and would like to add kite flying to the event.
This is the first year for the event, and they are expecting a good crowd of
people. There will be music and food, dancers, a storyteller, family fun
activities, a volksmarch, and an art bazaar. The organization has already
successfully hosted a Fourth of July event, which yielded 2000 in
attendance, and, like the Fourth, they intend to make this a yearly event.
They think that kite flying would not only add to the draw for the event but
would also be of interest to the veterans and wounded warriors who use the
Petworth facility.
The official event time is 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., but arrangements for the kiters
to arrive much earlier to set up are currently approved at 9:00 am. Lunch
will be provided (IF you register in advance of the event ONLY!)
If you are interested in being part of the group, please contact Paul
LaMasters (301-972-9289; before Sunday, 30
September 2012. Paul must provide a head count to the organizers. More
details will be provided to all who sign up as they become available.
We're flying on about 40 acres of area, which also is home to a golf-ball
driving range (that should certainly be entertaining until someone is
injured!) The sponsors are roping off a field approximately 200 or 300 feet
on each side for our exclusive usage. There will be a drop-off area for
unloading, depending on the number’s of WOW volunteers we may get to park
next to the site as well.
There’s a need for kite-building with young adults and accommodations have
been arranged.

[Chicago] Like Kite Machine NYC which culminated its stay in Far Rockaway this month, Kite Machine Chicago will dispense handmade kites built out of recycled materials to Chicagoans out of a refurbished vending machine at little to no cost to spread joyful experience, increase access to experiential arts education and further momentum for reuse projects to divert waste. We'll be present with the machine to support and get to know our kite fliers on open days, host workshops and increase access to experiential arts workshops.

[Kill Devil Hills]

[Longmont] Kiters have been gathering here for the past 6 years. Our original monthly Fun Fly, and our North of Denver hub. A large open park with few trees or other obstructions

[Pensacola Beach] Join us on the beautiful Florida Gulf Coast as we fly kites to support the vision of One Sky One World for world peace. We will be gathering at 2:00pm until dusk.

[Greenmeadows]

[Fort Wayne] Local fun fly as part of the 26th annual One Sky One World International Kite Fly for Peace, which takes place in hundreds of worldwide locations each year on the second Sunday of October. All AKA members are welcome, as are members of all other kite clubs and any fliers of any kind of kite, including single-line, dual-line and quad-line. Weather-related updates will appear on http://www.hoosierkite.org.

[Columbia] This is an all-Missouri kite clubs fly for One Sky One World! And if you're not from MO, we'll claim that you are! Come join us from 10-4!

[Brooklyn] BBRF presents-
-A big Kite Flight show
-Sand Castle Building by Matt from "Sand Masters" of The Travel Channel
-Kite Decoration for the kids
-Prizes go to top fundraisers nationwide
-Music, refreshments, the Boardwalk & rides

[Roanoke] For those of you familiar with the Blue Ridge Kite Festival, one of the local TV stations in the Roanoke/Salem and southwest VA area WDBJ7 is offering a unique opportunity for our club Got Wind? and the AKA in general to get the word out about our love of kiting.
They are having their first annual WeatherFest on Friday and Saturday October 19th and 20th. On Friday it will consist of local schools and clubs (Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc) coming to visit the exhibit and learn how weather affects our sport and many others. As of today the total number of children slated to attend stands at 2100+. Part of our plan is to pass along information about the Kites in the Classroom program, kite making and kite flying.
This event is not limited to sports but storm tracking, weather reporting, disaster relief, etc. At this time there are 18 other participating exhibitors including Got Wind?. This is our time to shine and show what the AKA and kiting is all about. On Saturday the event will be open free to the public for everyone to come visit all of the exhibits. Presentations, instruction, demonstrations and one on one visitation with kids and adults alike will take place both days.
We are excited that WDBJ7 contacted us to participate in this event. We are looking forward to sharing our passion for kites with everyone, however we are concerned that being such a small club we may not be able to handle this alone. We would be thrilled to have anyone who would like to come out and assist show up either day. If you are unable to attend any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact Donald Jacobs (Got Wind? kite club)at donaldrke@gmail.com or Will Smoot. Please include WeatherFest in your subject line.

[Tauranga]

[Berkeley] 11am to 4pm
Club fliers will be available to help all levels of fliers learn to acquire or improve their skills. Both two-line and 4-line instruction will be available. We will have several national champions on hand to share their insights. Free!

[Fort Wayne] Because high winds forced the cancellation of our One Sky One World fun fly in Fort Wayne, Ind. Oct. 14, we’re going to try again Sunday, Oct. 21, even though it won’t be the official world kite-flying day.
So, bring a kite to Trinity Church, 9600 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835 (map) between noon and 4 p.m. EDT and enjoy some kite fellowship.
This is a very informal fun fly. No kite-building workshop or anything like that. Just some friends (old and new) putting some kites in the air in the name of world peace.
Please help spread the word to other kite fliers.

[Cambridge] Fun kite flying festival on the banks of the Choptank River. Food and fun for all ages, stunt kite competition, trophies, and great music.

[Nelson]

[Atlanta] The 2012 Atlanta World Kite Festival and Expo is a festival celebrating kite flying and outdoor family fun. The festival will feature kite flying (experienced and amateur areas provided), music, food, arts & craft vendors, kite demonstrations, and a children’s costume contest!

[Littleton] Our Monthly Fun Fly and club gathering for the South Denver area. We fly in an open park area adjacent to the Columbine Memorial.

[The location will be specified l]

[Hull] You can make your own Bol, build a 8 foot or a 4 foot Bol.
Remember….Have Bol Will Travel…..
All are welcome.
Cost is $25.00. If you are a member of KONE, the cost is $15.00.

[Denver] Our monthly club gathering and free fly for the east side of Denver

[Wickford]

[Porirua]