Kite Event Calendar

[Austin] Texans celebrate the spring by flying every kind of kite imaginable and we’re doing it on Sunday March 1, 2009 in Austin, Texas. The Exchange Club Kite Festival at Zilker Park has been held annually for 80 years. There is no admission or registration charge. The 2008 festival drew a crowd well over 15,000. Everyone is welcome whether they fly their kite or come to see the 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. 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 here, enjoy the SXSW music festival and other spectacular spring happenings in the “Live Music Capital of the World”. Rain date is Sunday March 8, 2009.

[Long Beach] 2nd RevGuild fun fly of 2009 (open to all), which will also include an iQuad Rev Clinic for paid registrants, full info can be found here...http://www.revkites.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=2175

[Bodega Bay] Fun fly, Beach sand, cool people!

[Richmond] An annual festival put on by the Richmond Air Force Kite Club for the children of Henrico County, VA and surrounding areas.

[Lincoln City] Plan on attending Oregon's premier Indoor Kite Festival in Lincoln City, March 28 & 29, 2009. Yes, it's true. If you have the right kite and know how to do it, you can fly kites indoors without wind---and have great fun even if the weather outside is frightful! So everyone can enjoy this great sport, Lincoln City hosts internationally known performers to demonstrate the art and teach kids of all ages how to soar without wind. The festival is as much ballet as kite flying. When performer Debbie Park of California climbs 30 feet above the gym floor, wraps herself in curtain-like ropes, and performs, it’s more like Cirque du Soleil. Lincoln City Indoor Kite Festival is a sanctioned event of the American Kitefliers Association. The Indoor Kite Festival will culminate with an American Kitefliers Association Indoor Competition on Saturday afternoon. Trophies will be awarded for the top three finishers in each category.

[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.

[Washington] There will also be a Rokkaku Battle and Demonstrations.

[Perrin] Fourth Annual Fun Fly with live entertainment Friday night, Saturday fun fly with whimsical trophies for competitions, teams, and individuals including kids events. Food vendor, kite vendor. Sponsored by Mitchell Resort and RV Park - one of America's most beautiful parks.

[Port Allen] Central Texas Cloud Chasers Kite Club will be at the festival to perform. They will also have a kitemaking workshop for children and an area where the general public can fly. This is the 5th year for the festival.

[Santa Barbara] The 24th annual Santa Barbara Kite Festival, will take flight 11am-4pm, Sunday, April 5th, 2009. The festival will be held in the “Great Meadow” on the west campus of Santa Barbara City College. The blufftop lawn overlooks the beautiful Santa Barbara harbor and breakwater and is a perfect location for kite flying. Parking is plentiful on campus and admission to the festival is free. The Santa Barbara Kite Festival is always a fun-filled family-style affair featuring kites of all sizes, shapes and colors. Flyers of all abilities are welcome.Competitions range from “kite fighting” and “sport flying” for skilled flyers, to the more accessible categories such as “most beautiful”, “highest flying”, and “largest kites”. One of the most popular events held throughout the day is the “tail chase” for children. Children in various age groups try to catch the tail of a kite as it dips and dives through the air. Prizes will be awarded in most categories. Kites will be available for purchase at the festival. For more information, log on to www.sbkitefest.com or call 805-637-6202, or 805-963-2964. Email can be sent to sbkitefest@gmail.com , or davidhefferman@hotmail.com

[Fort Walton Beach] This is a beachfront fun fly for everyone to enjoy. Lots of large show kites, stunt kite demos, free kitemaking and games, and a candy drop. Our stunt kite field is not very large thanks to the loss of some beachfront from hurricanes and storms, but we always have a great time no matter!

[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.), Zoo Animals, Displays & Concessions. Event Organized by WGUC Radio in cooperation with West Chester Township, Metro Parks of Butler County & P.I.G.S. Aloft

[Roseville] This is a Long Running Family Fun Day In The Park with kite making, sport kite demos and "The Magical Musical Mystery Tour"

[Arvada] This is sponsored by the Arvada Festival Commission & the Foothills Kite Club. This is a free, family fun event, with kite competitions in four categories, kite demonstrations, community sponsor booths, jumping castles, face painterand much more.