Kite Event Calendar

[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.

[Nellysford] ROCKFISH VALLEY KITE FLYING FESTIVAL, APRIL 11, 2009, THE SATURDAY BEFORE EASTER 10:00 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM SPRUCE CREEK PARK in the big field off Glenthorne Loop (RT 627) FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Kite demonstrations and competitions courtesy of members of Richmond Air Force, a professional organization of kite flyers. Some performances are done to music. Noon unfurling of 1200 square foot flag by children in attendance with playing of Star Spangled Banner.11 AM and 1 PM free dual line group lessons lasting ½ hour. Stunt kites flown, instructions given, and kites can be purchased from 2 Guys Flying. Children activities include free kites and assembly to first 100 children; basket races with parachutes. BRING A PICNIC FOR A FAMILY FUN DAY NO RAIN DATE Food vendor Botaliâ's from Staunton. SPONSOR: ROCKFISH VALLEY FOUNDATION - check website for updated information - www.rockfishvalley.org
434 361 2251; info@rockfishvalley.org Co Sponsors: RICHMOND AIR FORCE www.richmondairforce.com; 2 GUYS FLYING from Staunton

[Georgetown]

[Joplin] 1st kite festival in Joplin, sponsored by Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Park & Recreation Department. Two day event with main activities on Saturday, with kite making & flying for children, dual & quad line demonstrations, single line flying, sport kite instruction for any interested people new to the sport, kite hospital for repairs. Sunday will be open fly.

[Hull] The event is free and open to the public. There will be food, discount coupons from local merchants, and fun for the whole family. Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

[Flat Rock] Mighty Kite FlightThe Mighty Kite Flight is sponsored by Narnia Studios in Hendersonville in conjunction with the national celebration of National Kite Month. Hundreds of kite festivals are held throughout the country in the month of April, according to the Web site, www.nationalkitemonth.org.“The yearly spring event is a favorite of the young and the young at heart,” organizer Barbara Hughes said. “More and more kite enthusiasts of all ages come out each year. Last year, our youngest was in diapers and our oldest flyer was 87. Many are first time flyers as well.” During the event, there will be demonstrations by experienced kite flyers as well as help for the novice. Many of the more seasoned flyers bring unusual and complex kites. Spectators and participants are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. “Just a warning — plan to spend the entire day,” Hughes said, “because kite-flying is very addictive.”

[Ocean City] The Maryland International Kite Exposition will feature three fun filled days of kite flying on the beautiful beaches of Ocean City, Maryland. Throughout the festival, there will be exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, free children's games and activities, and much more! The festival will showcase some of the best kite flyers from around the world. Kites of all shapes and sizes will be on display including some massive character and theme based kites. Bring your family for several days of good old fashion kite flying. Remember when we say "Go Fly a Kite", we mean it.

[Ruidoso]

[Morro Bay] Great day to bring kids down and see all the Giant and unusual kites. Also come see the two and four line kite flyers amaze you with there amazing flying skills.

[Grayland]

[Virginia Beach, Portsmouth] Welcome to the 5th Annual Virginia Beach Kite FestivalOur festival is geared for families and you can see many different types of kites - single line, dual line, and multiple-line kites. We invite you to engage the flyers and ask questions and above all, fly your kites. If you are interested in a particular kite or in kite flying, please ask and one of the fliers will be glad to answer your questions or teach you how to fly.Many of the fliers come from local kite clubs – Richmond Air Force or “RAF” from Richmond and Wings Over Washington or “WOW” from the D.C. area. Also featured are kite fliers from the New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Florida. Most flyers are members of the American Kitefliers Association (AKA), a national organization dedicated to educating the public in the art, history, technology, and practice of building and flying kites.Many of us fly in National Competitions. Some make their own kites being judged on their sewing skills, choice of color combinations, eye impact, themes, and aerodynamics. Multi-line kites competitors fly (or draw) figures in the air (squares, triangles, circles and more complex figures). Another competition event is called ballet where one or more fliers fly their kite(s) to music. Their goal is to bring an interpretation to the music through the movement of the kite(s).Thanks for joining us and have a great time!

We open the kite festival with a party at the Courthouse Galleries, in Portsmouth and work our way into fun for the whole weekend. Vendors will be selling their kites and products. The Richmond Air Force (RAF), Wings Over Washington (WOW) and members of several other kite clubs (New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Florida) will be providing demonstrations and instructions for dual and quad line kite flying for all the events. So please come and meet the kite flyers. To top it off Gary Engval will be traveling to us to fly his big, tremendous, oversized kites.Demonstrations will be throughout the day by: Peter Hedin, Les Duty, Adrianne &

[Galesburg] Schedule of Events: Saturday & Sunday the outdoor kite flying festival begins at Lake Storey Park. This event is FREE for the whole family. Grounds open Saturday at 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and on Sunday grounds open at 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cookouts provided by local area provider. Saturday the Candy drop will take place at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (Weather depending). The Silent Auction starts Saturday and ends Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Sunday the Candy drop will take place at noon, and 1 p.m. (Weather depending). Kite flying lessons will be provided by professionals both Saturday & Sunday. Each year new and exciting events take place during the two day outdoor event. This event is brought to you by the City of Galesburg Recreation Division and local businesses in the community!

[Easton]