Kite Event Calendar

[Spartanburg] Kites made by Chuck Holmes, Bobby Stanfield, and others on display.

[Nags Head] Fly into Spring is a two-day kite festival on the dunes of Jockey’s Ridge. We’ll be flying big display kites as well as stunt and power kites, offering lessons, and kite making for kids. This event is free to the public.

[Cody] 12:30 - 2:30

[Glenwood] Gather up your family and friends and come to Glenwood and join us for the Whitewater Mesa Fun Kite Flying Picnic. Usually 100+ people attend but there is plenty of space without fences to tangle your kite strings and room to park for your tailgate picnic. Admission is free and there will be a free raffle drawing for a kite at 2.30pm, so be sure to pick up your raffle ticket on arrival at the gate with the labyrinth sign. While you are here and for a completely different experience, walk one or all five of the labyrinths at Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths.
TIME: 12 noon – dusk on Saturday 4th April 2015.
PLACE: Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths, 2nd house on the left after mile marker 3 on Route 159 off Hwy 180, between Glenwood and Alma.
BRING: your picnic, your kite, your laughter, your family and friends, your sunhat and something to sit on.
WE PROVIDE: Water, Kite mending supplies, and a porta-loo.
FOR PLACES TO STAY & MORE INFORMATION: http://www.wmlabyrinths.com/glenwood.shtml
Or contact Cordelia Rose 575 539-2868 or 575 313-1002. info@wmlabyrinths.com

[St. Ann’s Bay]

[Henrico] Regular Gathering of anyone interested in kite flying.

[Enid] Window display of various kites promoting both National Kite Month and the 2015 National Kite Convention.

[Spartanburg] Kites made by Chuck Holmes, Bobby Stanfield, and others on display.

[Enid] Window display of various kites promoting both National Kite Month and the 2015 National Kite Convention.

[ENID] EACH WEEK OF KITE MONTH, A DIFFERENT KITE WILL BE FEATURED AT THE WELCOME CENTER. EDUCATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE KITE WILL BE HANDED OUT TO VISITORS. FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER, A DIFFERENT KITE WILL BE FEATURED AND WILL HANG FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH. A LARGE DISPLAY OF KITES WILL HANG AT CONVENTION HALL FOR AKA CONVENTION WEEK THE LAST OF SEPTEMBER AS WELL.

[ENID] Enid Symphony Orchestra performs Gilbert & Sullivan’s PIRATES OF PENZANCE; Directed by Christianne Chase; Conducted by Doug Newell. Inside Symphony Hall - A bevy of beauties, band of orphan pirates, pirate king, two star-crossed lovers, the very model of a modern major-general, and sword fights. Outside on the roof - Pirate Kites, Pirate Ship Kites, Red Kites, Pirate Flags flying overhead.

[Titusville] This festival will promote our local economy by celebrating the Indian River and our natural resources, local food and culture, and outdoor recreation and health. It is a vehicle to promote healthy families and a healthy community by providing education and opportunity to enjoy food, fun and fitness.
- Live Music!
- Fresh Local Seafood
- Arts and Crafts
- Kayaking
- Titusville Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course
- Kite Flying
- and MORE!

[Vallejo] Bay breezes, grassy hills, and open fields make for ideal kite-flying conditions at the 7th annual Lynch Canyon Kite Festival on Saturday, April 11, from 11am to 4pm. Bring kites and your kin. All ages and ability levels are welcome.

[Livingston] The Knights of Columbus present The Week of the Young Child and K97.5 4th Annual “Time to Fly” Kite Festival. Sunday, April 12, 2015, 9am – 4pm at Livingston Middle School, 101 F Street Livingston, CA 95334. EVENT IS FREE to the public the first 500 KIDS get a FREE KITE. The festival will kick off THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD and will start with the Landing of the Merced County Sheriff’s Huey helicopter promptly at 0900 hrs. We expect a crowd of over 5000 people.
KITE ACTIVITIES: GIANT kite flying demonstrations by Brian Champie, George Halpin, Mike North, the Macias Brothers and others, kite-making workshops for all ages, kite building contests, and “The Jim Strealy Memorial Sugar-Free Candy Drop.” Presented by Winton Ireland Strom and Green Insurance Agency (This is an event where a giant Kite is flown and candy is dropped from it).
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Other activities for all to enjoy will include; the Livingston Rotary Club Pie Eating contest, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Crafts, Kite, and informational Vendor booths, safety demonstrations from PG&E, Livingston Police, Fire, CHP, and Merced County Sheriff.
The Merced County Sheriff will be present show casing their arsenal of crime-fighting tools including their 1973 UH-1H VIETNAM-ERA HUEY Helicopter, Sheriff’s S.W.A.T. Armored Vehicle, “Bearcat,” and The Sheriff’s Water Rescue Boat. Come meet and thank some of the dedicated officers including the pilots and SWAT and Dive Operators.
ENTERTAINMENT (CULTURAL PERFORMANCES): South Pacific/Hawaiian Dance, Philippine Dance, Punjabi Dance, Kids and Adults Folkloric Dance, Aztec Dance, and Los Viejitos Dance Groups. We will also have the Livingston High School Band, Kids Ballet Groups, Kids Karate/Kickboxing Demonstrations, and many more.
KITE BUILDING PRIOR TO FESTIVAL: We will have a Kite Building Day on Friday April 10, 2015 from 10am to 3pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at the Livingston Community Center.

[Longmont]

[Mansfield] In recognition of National Kite Month, Mansfield State Historic Site will host a Kite Day on April 4, 2015. The flying of kites has been a great recreational activity in the United States for over 200 years, so take the time to come out to the park and take part in this great activity. Bring your own kite which you made or bought and come enjoy the open space we have to offer. Check out the National Kite Month website for ideas for your kite! http://www.nationalkitemonth.org/

[Arvada] 13th annual Arvada Kite Festival. Second year for us at Stenger soccer field. The largest and only major kite festival in the Denver metropolitan area

[Essex] 2nd Annual Kite Day sponsored by Cogswell’s Grant and Kite Education. Come fly with members of Kites Over New England, Noreast Kite Club, pandtkites@gmail.com, enjoy kite games, see kite creations, make your own kite, learn to fly. 10AM - 4PM

[Bel Air] Kite fly for kids of all ages.

[Okmulgee] Orange Saturday is an open house event at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. It features all the different education areas that the school provides. There are many educational booths and tons for the kids including a kite festival. The school will have kites for the kids to fly but they are limited so please bring your own if you have one. The event is free to the public and members of the Tulsa Wind Riders will be in attendance flying some show kites. Food vendors, bounce houses, fast pitch contest, face painting, and kite festival.

[Spartanburg] Kites made by Chuck Holmes, Bobby Stanfield, and others on display.

[Lahaina] Kite fighting demonstrations by Kite Masters Robert and Barbara Loera. Sportkite demonstrations by Master Flyer Scott Augenbaugh

[Santa Maria] A full day of kite flying, music, food, tail chases, bol runs and a raffle!

[Ballwin] Indoor fly! The event will be 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

[Edwardsville] National Kite Month is a not-for-profit venture co-founded by the American Kitefliers Association and the Kite Trade Association International. Kite events around the world help introduce people to the fun of kite flying, the rich history of kites, the stunning artistry of kitemakers, and how kites can be used as educational tools. Edwardsville Township is hosting its first Family Kite Fly. The free event will include a kite flying stunt show by 180 GO!, a dynamic kite performance team out of Chicago.

[Los Angeles] Free, family-friendly community event open to all and held on the beautiful breezy hilltops of Ascot Hills Park. Amazing views of downtown Los Angeles and the surrounding southland. Free kites for kids while they last.

[Madison] Time: 10a-4p
A kite making workshop will start things off, appropriate for kids ages 1 to 101, at the Nature Center from 10am-12pm.
After lunch, fly the newly-made kites from 1-4 pm at the picnic/play area just inside the State Road 62 entrance.

[Leoti] Wind and Wheels Festival @ Wichita County High School Football Field
Apr 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Let the Kansas wind fill your sail and steer you to Leoti for a fun filled day celebrating the wind! Mark your calendars for April 19 for a whole day of celebrating wind!
Are you a car enthusiast? A crafty kid? Do you dream of flying?
Come spend a day with us celebrating wind and the many fun things you can do when it’s howling outside your door.
The day will kick off with the AIM Committee’s Annual 5K to raise funds for a new high school track. Kite demonstrations and open kite flying will be going on all day. Feel free to bring your own or build your own on site! Radio Control planes will be showing and taking flight if the weather is just right. Join us to check out hot rods and classic cars for the wheels portion of our event!
There will be fun things to see and do for people of all ages! All events will be at the Wichita County High School Field!

[Lee’s Summit] MCC-Longview Flights of Fancy features dazzling mega kite displays by the Kansas City Kite Club on the picturesque lawn of the MCC-Longview campus. It is the only event of its kind in the region. Throughout Kansas City, individuals and families alike are making MCC-Longview Flights of Fancy a definite on their spring calendar.

[Maryville]

[Enid] Window display of various kites promoting both National Kite Month and the 2015 National Kite Convention.

[ENID] EACH WEEK OF KITE MONTH, A DIFFERENT KITE WILL BE FEATURED AT THE WELCOME CENTER. EDUCATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE KITE WILL BE HANDED OUT TO VISITORS. FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER, A DIFFERENT KITE WILL BE FEATURED AND WILL HANG FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH. A LARGE DISPLAY OF KITES WILL HANG AT CONVENTION HALL FOR AKA CONVENTION WEEK THE LAST OF SEPTEMBER AS WELL.

[Glen Rock] This is a fun kite fly highly visible along the very scenic part of I-83. It’s at an Amish and Farmers market which is open until 4 pm on April 18th.

[Nacogdoches] This is fun for the whole family! Mega kites will be on display as well as a large area for family kite flying! Food vendors, music, bounce houses, a rock wall, and much more make for a lot of great fun! The A.L. Mangham Regional Airport will have planes on display for their annual Open House as well! Admission is free!

[Salem] Family fun event. Food and craft vendors.
Free kites and t-shirts for children while supply lasts.

[Moundsville] Kite flying, children’s kite contest, kite sales, history and safety class, food, music, bouncy houses, and much more.

[Wellsburg] Kite flying, children’s kite contest, kite sales, history and safety class, food, music, bouncy houses, and much more. Astronomy viewing that evening starting at 7pm.

[Enid] Window display of various kites promoting both National Kite Month and the 2015 National Kite Convention.

[ENID] EACH WEEK OF KITE MONTH, A DIFFERENT KITE WILL BE FEATURED AT THE WELCOME CENTER. EDUCATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE KITE WILL BE HANDED OUT TO VISITORS. FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER, A DIFFERENT KITE WILL BE FEATURED AND WILL HANG FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH. A LARGE DISPLAY OF KITES WILL HANG AT CONVENTION HALL FOR AKA CONVENTION WEEK THE LAST OF SEPTEMBER AS WELL.

[Overland Park] Come out and enjoy kite flying every Sunday in April from 12:00 to 5:00. Bring your own kites or purchase them at the Leatherwood Depot at the Arboretum. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food and drinks at the Arboretum. Enjoy additional activities for kids and a photo booth.

[Morro Bay] This is the 9th Annual Morro Bay Kite Fest.
The first 500 kids on Saturday will get a free Frustrationless Flyer compliments of Central Coast Funds for Children. There will be a candy drop and kite demos all day Saturday and Sunday.

[Wheat Ridge] Second annual kite festival for the Denver suburb of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Kids contests, BOL races.

[Voorhees] This is a kite fly that is open to the public, SJKF will be setting up banners and flying kites. Time is 1-4pm

[Orlando] April 25 is World Penguin Day
What could possibly top that? hard to say but the Central Florida Kite Club is giving it a shot. On this most prestigious day at 10:00am (kiter time), our little colony is building kites and doing some indoor flying. We will be meeting at the Salvation Army in Orlando to build a facet kite (and the bag to store it in), cost is a mere $25 to cover all material, all you need to bring is a sewing machine and willingness to have a great time (if you don’t have machine let us know we should be able to find one for you to borrow). April 15 is the deadline to contact Pat Mozier to reserve your kit. Those not interested in building are still invited to come and enjoy the fly.
World Penguin Day is gonna be hard to beat but this should have a real good chance - see you there.

[Bern Township] Sunday, April 26, 2015, from 12-5 pm
Watch exciting demonstration by our hosts the Sky Pilots Kite Club and other experienced kiters as they show off their skills and kite creations. Throughout the day, they will demonstrate different types of kites in the air and on the ground.

Children of all ages can join in the fun as they learn to make their very own kite and decorate it in the Sled Kite Workshop held throughout the day. Later on, they may fly their kite in the Sled Kite Contests to win a prize! Sled Kite contest divisions include: "Most Colorful", "Funniest", "Most Imaginative", "Highest Flying" and "Best Overall".

Kite contest registration begins at 12:00 p.m. and contest judging begins at 2:30 p.m. The Newspaper Kite Division is a contest in which eligible entries are made almost entirely of newspaper. Kites must be made from newspaper and must be able to fly. We look forward to seeing what shapes & sizes will appear in the sky this year!
Kites, banners and more will line the Main/Contest Field (lighted soccer field) and will be judged before the end of the day. Professional kiters are encouraged to bring their homemade kites an enter them in the afternoon contest, for the following divisions. Adult and Youth: Cellular/Dimensional; Stunt/Multiple Line; Flat/Bowed/Delta; Soft/Semi Rigged

[Cumming] Spring is coming. That means fresh air, warmer weather, and flowers blooming at every corner. That means getting out of the house to spend time together. Put down your smartphones, step away from the computers and televisions, and escape to the country to reconnect to one another. That’s the idea behind the Kite Flying Family Fun Day
-It’s time to feel like a kid again and reconnect with your family!
Kite flying is FREE with fun park admission ($5 adults and $8 kids). We will be flying kites and having picnics in the pasture. Our "hay" rides will depart about every 30 minutes to shuttle people to and from the pasture. Families are welcome to bring blankets and chairs and enjoy the fresh air and quality family time!
What should you bring?
-Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and a picnic (or buy from the concession stand).
-Bring your kites, or pinwheels.
Don’t forget your camera to capture the wonderful memories!

[Emu Park] Festival of the Wind is run by Emu Park Lions as a free community event for families where everyone from 4-70 can fly kites on a beautiful beach situated on the tropical east coast of Australia. Experienced kite flyers from around Australia attend and display their skills with spectacular kites. The festival is run in conjunction with monster markets, fun rides, kite making and castle building for the children, a rokkaku competition and plenty of different foods. The sandcastle competition this year was won by an Israeli family in Australia for a holiday.

[Voorhees] SJKF will be building kite with Children from Voorhees Middle School, this is a closed event

[Mechanicville] The event starts at 6PM. A kite workshop for kids, led by AKA & NYKE member Phil Dixon, who has been flying kites since the early 70’s. Different kinds of kites will be displayed and a short talk will be presented. The kids will make their own kite to take home.
Sign-up sheet available at the library. Space is limited.

[Jefferson City] Bring the family and enjoy a fun filled day at the Jefferson City Jaycees Fairground. Learn about the history of kites and have the children make kites in the free kite building workshops (materials provided). You can bring your own kites too.

[Albuquerque] More than 3000 people will attend the 2015 Alta Mira KiteFest, the signature fund and brand raising event for people living with disabilities. KiteFest is a family friendly unique way to support people living with disabilities to help them optimize their quality of life. To learn more about Alta Mira & KiteFest visit: www.AltaMiraNM.org

[Hermitage] Community Kite Flying Day

[Wellsburg]

[Enid] Window display of various kites promoting both National Kite Month and the 2015 National Kite Convention.

[ENID] EACH WEEK OF KITE MONTH, A DIFFERENT KITE WILL BE FEATURED AT THE WELCOME CENTER. EDUCATIONAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE KITE WILL BE HANDED OUT TO VISITORS. FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER, A DIFFERENT KITE WILL BE FEATURED AND WILL HANG FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH. A LARGE DISPLAY OF KITES WILL HANG AT CONVENTION HALL FOR AKA CONVENTION WEEK THE LAST OF SEPTEMBER AS WELL.

[ENID]

[Princeton]

[Bodega Bay] this is the 11th annual kite festival in Bodega Bay, co-sponsored by Second Wind, Bodega Bay & the Sonoma County Parks Department! There will be free kite repairs by The Kite Doc (KTAI President Elaine Leitner) and free dual and quad line stunt kite lessons, single line kite flying & sand castles that will knock your socks off!!!! Bring us your old kites to repair and let us help you get them airborne again! Aerial displays courtesy of the Second Wind Kite Team and the Show Kites Aerial display team of The Flying Robinsons! Come visit with and learn from Capt. Carrie & Capt. Rob & Kite King John! It’s high flying fun for everyone! If you have any questions, you can call Second Wind at 707-875-WIND(9463) or email us at info@secondwindfun.com You can also contact the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department at 707-565-2041

[Denver] A Mile Hi Kite Club /RMKA meets every Sunday at approx. 10AM and we keep flying kites until mid to late afternoon.

[Henrico] Regular Gathering of anyone interested in kite flying.

[Wheaton] NOW GO FLY A KITE! The Wheaton Park District, Gift of Wings, and the Kite Society of WI & IL are proud to present the 7th Annual Wheaton "GO FLY A KITE" Kite Festival as part of the Tour de Kites. This event is planned for Saturday, MAY 2, 2015 in Graf Park from 10:00 am until 2:15 pm. In April, 2010, in conjunction with Wheaton’s annual Celebration, Wheaton residents attempted to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the most kites flown simultaneously (967 kites). We had over 1,100 notarized registrants that day, and launched over 900 kites all at the same time. The families that came out for the event had a great time, so we are ready to “give it another try.” Flying for the 6th time, The World renowned Chicago Fire Kite Team, Dan Newman, Mike Delfar, O2, and Fire and Ice, and Elizabeth Gordon. The Wheaton Eye Clinic Kids Mad Dash will take place at 1:00pm and the Candy drop will take place between shows. Check this out! The Grand Launch will take place at 11:00. Gift of Wings will be selling kites at the park. For more information, contact Scott Fisher at 414-305-3145 or Kristina Nemetz.

[Muncie] Time: 10a-4p
"The Toney" is one of the oldest events for the HKS. Come fly at the one of the best venues in the state -- the Academy of Model Aeronautics, known as the AMA. There will be a kite-making workshop for children ages 3-103. A members’ meeting will be held after the flying has finished to elect club officers and discuss club business. The club will also provide a meal for current club members.
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[Minot]

[Yonkers] 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

[Philadelphia] This is a kite fly that is open to the public, SJKF will be setting up banners and flying kites. Time is noon till 5pm

[Easton] Please come join us for an event a quarter century in the making! The 25th Annual Kite Day In The Park at Louise Moore Park in Easton, PA. Event starts at 10:00am and ends at 4:00pm. Sure to be a day full of flying, food & FUN for all ages! Free Kids Kitebuilding for the first 100 kids!

[The Colony] Join The Tribute and the city of The Colony for this brand new event featuring all things flight related! Bring a kite to fly (or receive one for free, while supplies last), pinwheel craft project, paper airplane contests, raptor bird show, floating lantern release, food trucks, music, face painting and more! Plus, bring your chairs and blankets for an aerial event featuring stunt aircraft and an outdoor screening of the movie "UP" at the end of the evening.