Kite Event Calendar

[Austin] Texans celebrate the spring by flying every kind of kite imaginable and we’re doing it on Sunday March 2, 2008 (Texas Independence Day!) in Austin, Texas. The Zilker Park Kite Festival is an 80 year young single line competition. There is no admission or registration charge. The 2007 festival drew a crowd well over 20,000. Everyone is welcome whether they fly their kite or just come to see hundreds of kites in the air.

Competition is for single line kites but every kind of kite is welcome. Categories include largest, smallest, highest angle, steadiest, most unusual and strongest pulling. All ages are eligible to compete in categories for youth and adults. See our web page for events and rules. Handsome trophies are awarded to first, second and third place winners. The Oldest and youngest competitors win trophies too. All kites entered must be home made.

Sport Kite, buggy, fighter kite and other kite flying demonstrations will be held all day. David and Susan Gomberg are our special guests. Proceeds from vendor sales go to help children in crisis. Come on down and enjoy “Kite Day” - an event that is uniquely "Austintatious". While you are in Austin, enjoy the SXSW music festival and other spectacular spring happenings in the “Live Music Capital of the World”. Rain date is Sunday March 9, 2008.

[Berkeley] Two day clinic with Carl Robershaw from the UK. Carl is a master of dual and quad line kites and will be teaching dual line tricks and choreography the 1st day and quad line technique and choreography the second day. But if you are just interested in tricks and quad techniques that is o.k. too. But the choreography lessons are there if you want them. The clinic will be held on Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 9th 2008. Pre-registration is required. The form is available at http://www.baskl.org/
Any questions please write to info@baskl.org

[Richmond] The 10th annual Children’s Kite Fly will be held on March 8, 2008 at Dorey Park in Henrico County, VA. Members of the Richmond Air Force Kite Club will be on hand to demonstrate an array of unique kites and various styles of flying throughout the day. The event is held in cooperation with Henrico County (VA) and the Henrico County Parks and Recreation Department. Club members will fly kites in a designated area. Music, appropriate to all ages, will be provided throughout the day. The general public is invited to fly their own kites in the open fields adjacent to the demonstration area. The event begins at 10:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM.

[St. Louis] Fly starts at 1 p.m.

[Albany]

[Port Townsend] This event is 2 1/2 days of pure, non-stop kitemaking.
Teachers come from all over to share their ideas and skills of making a particular kite.
A "must do" kitemaking experience.

[Wildwood] Intensive Learning Experience

[Lincoln City] Indoor kite festival at Taft High School in Lincoln City, Oregon. Performances by Lee and Debbie Park, Penny Lingenfelter, Amy Doran, and Team iQuad. AKA sanctioned competition. Activities for kids include kitemaking, flying lessons, and playing with balsa wood gliders.

[Washington] http://www.kitefestival.org

[Perrin] Friday Night 50’s Dinner/Dance followed by ELVIS (Terry "E"). Dinner $6.50

Saturday FUN FLY whimsical trophy for the following: Youngest and Oldest Kiters, Biggest and Smallest Kites, Most Unusual Kite, Longest Kite Tail, Most Beautiful Kite, Kids 50 Yard Dash with a kite (3 age groups) Most Impressive Ground Display (Individual and Team Awards) and Best Stunt Kite Ballet.

Sunday is fun fly all day long.

[Fort Walton Beach] The 4th Annual Kitty Hawk Kites Beach Kite Festival will be a 2 day fun fly for all ages. This event takes place directly on the beach here at the Boardwalk complex on beautiful Okaloosa Island. We will have large kites on display, as well as kid’s kitemaking and other activities. There will also be a separate field for stunt kites and quad lines. Our space is limited but our participants always have fun!

[Nags Head] April 5 - 6 - Kitty Hawk Kites Fly Into Spring - Jockey’s Ridge State Park & Jockey’s Ridge Crossing (mp 12.5), Nags Head. Come and start off the kiting season right. April is National Kite Month!! Kitty Hawk Kites will be visiting local schools and youth groups to educate on kite flying and the history of aviation. Portions of the events proceeds will benefit Children & Youth Partnership, a local charity. We will have informal, free kite flying lessons, including a mass ascension, and lots of games, demos, and free kite making for the kids. This is a fun fly for all ages! Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to Kick-Off National Kite Month with this great family fun event. 877-FLY-THIS or 252-441-4124. www.kittyhawk.com

[Cincinnati] Master Flyer & Team Performances, Demos, Big Kite Show, Open Flying, Kids Kite Workshop, Participation Events (Running of the Bols, Bear Drops, Candy Drops, etc.), Displays & Concessions. Event Sponsored by WGUC Radio in cooperation with West Chester Township & P.I.G.S. Aloft

[Orlando] 2nd Annual Kite flying and kite making festival for the private community of Stoneybrook East located in Orlando, Florida.

[Roseville] This is the 14th Roseville Kite Festival and Family fun Fly
Presented by S.O.H.R., NEC Electronics America, & Roseville Parks & Recreation. This event is a day of kite flying and fun in the park with free kite making for the kids and Pro Flying Demos.

[Arvada] This kite festival is an annual family event in Arvada and it continues to grow. There are kite competitions for 10 & under and 11 & over in four categories including: largest kite, smallest kite, highest kite and most visually appealing kite. Winners receive trophies. The Foothills Kite Club is a co-sponsor with the Arvada Festival Commission. Also included are many activities for children, including jumping castles, face painter and drawings for prizes.

[North Tonawanda] Regular Monthly Club Fly