Kite Event Calendar

[Alexandria]
GLOBE, a science program, has recognized the young scientists in pre-k who are observing their environment. The use of the word kite has allowed the students to increase their vocabulary and study of phonemes and the syntax of the English language. Learning to write sentences is a higher order thinking skill for pre-k students. Songs about kites increase their vocabulary. The science of flying and the wind that is included in the defintion of weather or kind of weather becomes and exciting concept to students. The kite itself is a logo on our walls. The illustration of a kite allows them to apply their knowledge of geometry and manipulative skills that are used in writing and art. Most important the kite allows children to explore their imagination and to compare and contrast their use of magical kites.

[Westport] This is an informal group that gets together on a Wednesday evening at 5:00pm to sunset.

[Virginia Beach & Portsmouth ] Last year we had awesome winds and kites painted the skies. Wow kite flyers it’s almost time for the 8th Atlantic Coast Kite Festival again this year in Virginia Beach and Portsmouth, VA. We open the kite festival with a get together at the Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center with live music, drinks and food not just for the kite festival attendees but open to the public. From there we work our way into fun for the whole weekend including a party Saturday night. This year, we again have a limited amount of hotel rooms for kite fliers and volunteers. Almost all meals are provided for flyers during the festivals and festivities Friday and Saturday nights. We also offer gas money to some coming in from far away (email for details). So, pack a car full of fliers, kites, volunteers and enthusiasts and join us.

[Alexandria] GLOBE, a science program, has recognized the young scientist in pre-k, who are observing their environment. The use of the word "kite" has allowed the students to increase their vocabulary and study of phonemes and the syntax of the English language. Learning to write sentences is a higher order thinking skill for pre-k students. Songs about kites increase their vocabulary. The science of flying and the wind that is included in the defintion of weather or kind of weather becomes and exciting concept to students. The kite itself is a logo on our walls. The illustration of a kite allows them to apply their knowledge of geometry and manipulative skills that are used in writing and art. Most important the kite allows children to explore their imagination and to compare and contrast their use of magical kites.

[Milton] 9:30 to 1:30 Kite Making and Weather Observatory lessons for 2 Classes of grade 5 students. Kite enthusiasts including Members of KONE and AKA are invited to do kite demonstrations and fun flying from 9:30 to 3:30.

[Neenah] Join us at The Hang Up Gallery during the month of May for this unique exhibit: Hanging by a Thread - Kite Aerial Photography by Craig Wilson.
Meet the artist reception on Friday, May 4th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

[Iloilo City] "Palupad Festival 2012” is a two day festival held at the Sitio Hamungaya Grounds of DA-WESVIARC located in Buntatala, Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines.
This year’s theme is “Aim high! Fly high! Buntatala!
Into the future and beyond”

[Dorchester] Single line indoor kite flying
Wednesday mornings: 10:30 - noon
$6.00 for gym fee
Beginners welcome... Loaner Wala’s available

[Fairfield] Everyone is welcome whether a novice or expert kiteflier. Off trail access allowed for this special event- room for all. In addition to some great kiting, Lynch Canyon offers nearly ten miles of multi-use trails. So come with family, friends and your favorite kites and enjoy a day of kite flying where hawks and eagles soar. 11 AM to 4 pm for event, access gate opens at 9 and closes at 5.

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

[Muncie] Time: 10am-4pm
The AMA has one of the best flying fields in the state! At the end of the fly, there will be a club meeting including election of officers, free evening meal to club members, and an auction. There will be 1 kite vendor and 1 food vendor present.

[Lowell] 2 kites in 2 hours for ages 14 and up (10 and up with parent) 10:00 to 12
noon
Learn about the history of kites, aerodynamics of kite flight, mathematics,
materials and methods of kite construction and how to build at least two
kites. We will do a 4' tall six sided rokkaku built with nylon fabric on a
fiberglass frame and a 3' diamond shaped Eddy kite made with either Tyvek or
Nylon (your choice). Assembly instructions will include rigging and tuning
the kite for optimal flight.

[Bloomington] Event celebrates Children’s Day in Japan.
Saturday, May 5, 1 to 4 p.m.
Valley View Elementary School Play Fields
NW corner of 90th & Portland Avenue S, Bloomington, MN
Free admission! Live music!
Free kites available for kids (while supplies last)

Sponsored by City of Bloomington

[Lowell] Learn to build a simple and fun sled kite. For ages 8 and up (3 and up with
a parent) 12:30, 2:15, 4:00 (one hour)
In this workshop you will learn the general history of kites, the use of
math in kite construction, a bit about aerodynamics and how to assemble a
rugged and long lasting kite made of Tyvek and fiberglass.

[Lowell] Fix a kite! 12 to 12:25, 1:40 to 2:05, 3:20 to 3:50. Bring in your broken or
incomplete kites and we will help get it back in the sky. Donations for
parts and labor are encouraged and appreciated. Certain parts will be
charged at competitive prices.
Don McCasland, Program Director
Blue Hill Observatory Science Center
PO Box 187 Readville, MA 02137
617-696-0562

[Pleasanton] The hours of the festival are 10am to 4pm, followed by a dance from 6 to 10pm. Please let us know if you will be attending as motel rooms may be limited because of Eagle Ford Explorations. Blocks of rooms will be available to dedicated kiters on a first come basis. The chamber will have prizes for best demo and best kite in different catagories. Everyone is welcome to come fly kites/papalotes!

[Waco] This event donates proceeds to needy children that are in need of hearing aides.
Giant size kites of Whatakite will be flown! Big Mike’s Kites will be selling kites.
Everyone is welcome, but stunt kite flyers must coordinate with Whatakite if flying close to the big kites.

[Neenah] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Hang Up Gallery presents Kite Activities for Families on Saturday, May 5th, to celebrate National Kite Month.
The Hang Up Gallery invites you to celebrate National Kite month with activities for artists and kite-lovers. Join us on Saturday, May 5th, at the Hang Up Gallery in Neenah to view a unique exhibit of custom made Art Kites and Kite Aerial Photography (KAP), as well as view demonstrations of Sport Kiting and Kite Aerial Photography. Kids can also design their own art kite at the free Kite Making Workshop.
9:30 am – 4:00 pm: Kite Gallery exhibits featuring…
• Craig Wilson’s Kite Aerial Photography
• Robert Brasington – Custom Kite Designs from Tazmania
• Ron Gibian – Unique Kite Art Designs
10:00 am: Craig Wilson will be demonstrating Kite Aerial Photography in Gateway Park, across the street from the Hang Up Gallery in downtown Neenah.
11:00 am: Local kite flying enthusiasts will provide sport stunt kite demonstrations and lessons for anyone interested in learning this fun at Gateway Park!
Noon – 1:00 pm: Kid’s kite making at the Hang Up Gallery – all ages welcome!
It’s National Kite Month—so pick up a new kite and have some family fun at the Hang Up Gallery in Neenah, May 5th.
The Hang Up Gallery has a wide selection of kite designs and colors for all ages and skill levels!
Everyone is welcome to attend. Join us at the Hang Up Gallery in Neenah for two terrific fun-filled days with friends and family.

[College Station] Come to the library to see kites from all over the world. Also a miniature kite display in the display case

[Cervia]

[Constanta]

[Milton] 9:30 to 1:30 Kite Making and Weather Observatory lessons for 2 Classes of grade 5 students. Kite enthusiasts including members of KONE and AKA are invited to do kite demonstrations and fun flying from 9:30 to 3:30.

[College Station] Come to the library to see kites from all over the world. Also a miniature kite display in the display case

[Westport] This is an informal group that gets together on a Wednesday evening at 5:00pm to sunset.

[San Vito Lo Capo] Sicily Kite Road Show!
3rd edition in Sicily!It is an annual ten days gathering of kite enthusiasts and artists.With roughly 20 members in attendance,the Convention ranks as one of the largest kite-tour gatherings in Sicily

[Dorchester] Single line indoor kite flying
Wednesday mornings: 10:30 - noon
$6.00 for gym fee
Beginners welcome... Loaner Wala’s available

[Oostende]

[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

[Neenah] 9:00 – 4:00: Local kite flying enthusiasts and American Kitefliers (AKA) are invited to join us in a Fun Fly – Flying field available across the street from the Hang Up Gallery.
9:30 am – 4:00 pm: Kite Gallery exhibits featuring…
• Craig Wilson’s Kite Aerial Photography
• Robert Brasington – Custom Kite Designs from Tasmania
11:00 am: Remote-controlled Hot Air Balloon Demonstration!
Noon – 1:00 pm: Kid’s kite making at the Hang Up Gallery – all ages welcome!
Noon- 2:00 pm: Free A&W Root Beer Floats at the Gallery!

[San Vito Lo Capo] Sicily Kite Road Show!
3rd edition in Sicily!It is an annual ten days gathering of kite enthusiasts and artists.With roughly 20 members in attendance,the Convention ranks as one of the largest kite-tour gatherings in Sicily

[Westport] This is an informal group that gets together on a Wednesday evening at 5:00pm to sunset.

[Grand Haven]

[Dorchester] Single line indoor kite flying
Wednesday mornings: 10:30 - noon
$6.00 for gym fee
Beginners welcome... Loaner Wala’s available

[Los Alamos] The Los Alamos Kite Festival is an annual three day event for kite enthusiasts of all ages as well as kite artists. The free event begins with a Friday night concert and night lighted kite fly. Saturday and Sunday there are free kite building workshops for children from 12-2 p.m. and kite flying from 10 - 5 p.m. each day. Each child that builds a kite receives an event t-shirt with thanks to Los Alamos National Bank, the co-sponsor of the event. Vendor kites and food are available for sale.

[Long Beach]

[Chicago] COME MAKE A KITE WITH THE KIDS FREE! SEE THE VERY LARGE FORM KITES FROM Jeff Hale, CROMATIC KITES,SPARLING KITES PRODUCTION, & Mike Holl. CHECK OUT THE SPORT KITES From Chicago kite Team. CHICAGOKITE/KITE HARBOR WILL BE SELLING AT THIS EVENT IF YOU NEED A GREAT NEW KITE. Event Highlights: Free kits for children to design and create their own kite, Kohl’s Story Bus Giant Kite, Flyer Face Painting, Roaming Variety Entertainment, Arts & Crafts and much more……
Food will be available on the grounds from Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs. (Chicken Sandwiches & Boneless Rib Sandwiches – Hotdogs – Hamburgers – Fries – Nachos – Funnel Cakes – Chips/Popcorn – Pop & Water).
This event is free.
10am till 3 pm

[Tauranga]

[Indianapolis] Time: 2-3pm One of a series of six kite-making workshops sponsored by the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library. Six-per-year series to be continued until all branches requesting the workshop have been covered.

[Memphis] Six arces of kite flying of fun
More info web site uniontownshipinfo.com

[Palmyra] The region’s premier kite festival is back in Fluvanna County on May 19th, 2012 at beautiful Pleasant Grove Park in Palmyra, Virginia. Join several thousands of your closest friends and neighbors for a free fun day of kites, sun, and fun. There will be free face painting and kites for kids (until they run out). Kite flyers from Richmond Air Force and Wings Over Washington kite clubs will be on hand with demonstrations and fun for the whole family.

[San Vito Lo Capo] Sicily Kite Road Show!
3rd edition in Sicily!It is an annual ten days gathering of kite enthusiasts and artists.With roughly 20 members in attendance,the Convention ranks as one of the largest kite-tour gatherings in Sicily

[San Vito lo Capo (TRAPANI - SICI] 4th edition in Sicily!
It is an annual five day gathering of kite enthusiasts and artists.
With roughly 50 members in attendance,the Convention ranks as one of the largest kite gatherings in Sicily

[Westport] This is an informal group that gets together on a Wednesday evening at 5:00pm to sunset.

[Stella-Plage]

[Dorchester] Single line indoor kite flying
Wednesday mornings: 10:30 - noon
$6.00 for gym fee
Beginners welcome... Loaner Wala’s available

[Garrison] This will be Deb’s 20th and last kite party on the shores of Lake Sakakawea in beautiful North Dakota. She is handing the event off to Rena Rustad of Prairie Wind Kites. Please help Deb celebrate by bringing your vintage kites out of storage and flying them at her festival. Bring your Trlbys and Peter Powells. Bring your Hawaiians and Spin-offs. This will be a fun fly of gigantic proportions.

[Quincy] “Ever dream of flying like a bird? Imagine yourself floating low and slow over the countryside. Now you can in a powered parachute by Six Chuter. Powered Parachutes offer one of the safest and most economical ways to fly”.
Six Chuter West, LLC
Memorial Week-end Fly In Brought to you by Six Chuter West Powered Parachute Association
The Quincy skies are filled with Powered Parachutes over this three day week-end. This event offers education, training classes, and flying. Six Chuter offers Discovery Flights during the week-end and are all first come first serve weather permitting. For a full schedule of the week-end events, visit their website.
What do you do when the wind blows? You go flight a Kite! This is something for everyone to enjoy! This is also a great way to meet people that share a common interest. For more information on Kite Flying check out these two great websites
www.aka.kite.org
www.pkdkitesusa.com
We have open skies and plenty of room. Bring a picnic and spend the day with the family flying kites. There is no charge unless purchases are made. For the saftey of everyone we ask that you watch your children and abide by all safety rules and boundaries.If you don't have a kite you may purchase them on site from Big Kid Kites.

[Milwaukee] The 25th Annual B93 FAMILY KITE FESTIVAL IS scheduled for Saturday, May 26th and Sunday 27th 2012, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. NOW 2 days long! Sponsored by B93.3, and WMCS Radio, Gift of Wings, and the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois, and Erie Insurance. The Erie Insurance Grand Launch will take place at 12:00 noon. Featured performers include Chicago Fire, The Windjammers, Josh and Zach Gordon, Dan Newman, Paul Koepke, Mike Delfar, Mrs Kite Lady Donna Schenk, and the Giant Kites of Alex and Julie from Montreal, and Jean Lemire. You don't want to miss this folks! The Family Kite Festival will be held in Veterans Park from 10 am until 6 pm on Saturday and 10 am until 5 pm on Sunday. The festival is free with plenty of free parking. The Grand Launch of 500 kites will take place at noon. Rhonda Begos will sing the National Anthem. This event will be shown live on the Internet! Kites and food will be sold at the festival. Kick off your Spring with the FAMILY KITE FESTIVAL!

[Littleton, CO 80123] Our monthly Fly for the Denver Metro area.

[Stella-Plage]

[Westport] This is an informal group that gets together on a Wednesday evening at 5:00pm to sunset.

[Dorchester] Single line indoor kite flying
Wednesday mornings: 10:30 - noon
$6.00 for gym fee
Beginners welcome... Loaner Wala’s available

[San Andreas] Kites over Calaveras Kite Festival
Sunday, June 3rd -
There’s something for everyone at the 9th Annual Kites over Calaveras. Large kites, small kites, and everything in between will be there.
A kite making workshop will be held on Saturday, June 2t,h from 1:00 pm. to 4:00 pm. at the San Andreas Town Hall. Space is limited and reservations are required. Cost is $25 per kite. This includes everything you need to make and fly your own personal kite the next day at the Kite Festival.
On Sunday, June 3rd, the festival starts at 11:00 am. and runs to 4:00 pm. at the San Andreas Community Ball Park on Mountain Ranch Road.
Learn-to-fly, candy drop, mystery ballet, mass ascension (a tribute to the Red, White, and Blue), with kite flying demonstrations throughout the day. Brought back this year by popular demand, our very own Kite Demolition Derby. Plus, kids activities and a small engine display. So come out and join the fun!
The 2012 Sponsors are:
San Andreas Merchants Association, San Andreas Recreation & Parks District, Calaveras, GROWN, and members of the Northern California Kite Club
For more information and a workshop application, visit www.SanAndreasMerchants.com
or call 754-0127

[Glenview] Come join Glenview park District and chicagokite for a family fun kite fly.
Location in "The Glen" of Glenview at Attea Middle School, 2500 Chestnut Avenue. Event will run from 10am-4pm Free Admission, Kite Making for Kids • A Candy Drop • Single-line and Show Kites Plenty of space to fly your own kite! Bring a kite, make a kite, or buy one from Chicago Kite at the event

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

[NEW HUDSON] Kite building for kids, open flying, demonstrations by Windjammers, Team Sky Burner, Blues Brothers, rc kite flying
and many more.

[Tampa] Join us for a fun day of kite flying on the museum grounds from 1-4
Kiting Tampa Bay is so happy to be part of kite week. We have a large kite display in the museum and will be helping with kite making workshops leading up to our Big kite fly on Sunday. Hope you will come fly with us!!!

[Tampa Fl 33602] Join us for a fun day of kite flying on the museum grounds from 1-4Kiting Tampa Bay is so happy to be part of kite week. We have a large kite display in the museum and will be helping with kite making workshops leading up to our Big kite fly on Sunday. Hope you will come fly with us!!!

[Kenosha] The Tour De Kites Continues..... The 11th annual FELLE LUNDGREN & ASSOCIATES "Outta Sight Kite Flight" will be held on June 2nd & June 3rd, 2012, 10 am until 5 pm.. NOW TWO DAYS LONG! This free event will be held in Kennedy Park on Kenosha’s beautiful lakefront. Sponsored by The Kenosha News, the City of Kenosha, Gift of Wings, The Kite Society of Wisconsin & Illinois, and Lite Rock 92.1 FM Radio and AM 1400, WRJN. Featured performers include Chicago Fire, Josh and Zach Gordon, Paul Koepke, Dan Newman, EOS, O2, Something Old..Something New, Brett Williams as the Kite Whispererer, Mike Delfar, the Giant Kites of Alex and Julie, and the kites of Charlie Sotich, sponsored by the Kenosha News. Special thanks to Lite Rock 92.1 and News Talk 1400 WRJN, The Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois and Gift of Wings. The Kids Mad dash is sponsored by EDUCATORS CREDIT UNION.

[Naperville] Chicagokite and friends will be performing for this event We will be there for all your kiteing needs. Location: Frontier Park It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a…kite! Keep your eyes to the skies for the City of Naperville’s Kite Fly. Kites of all sizes, some as large as 90 feet, will be soaring through the sky for all to see. Plan to participate in learn-to-fly lessons, fun family flying, single-line flying . Join us and enjoy free musical entertainment, amazing demonstrations and stunts, raffles and a kite-flyin' good time.
OH YA and dont forget to see the guys from the Illinois Kite Enthusiasts Club They will be happy to help you with any of your Kiteing ? Just look for the red shirts.

[Garrison] This will be Deb’s 20th and last kite party on the shores of Lake Sakakawea in beautiful North Dakota. She is handing the event off to Rena Rustad of Prairie Wind Kites. Please help Deb celebrate by bringing your vintage kites out of storage and flying them at her festival. Bring your Trlbys and Peter Powells. Bring your Hawaiians and Spin-offs. This will be a fun fly of gigantic proportions.

[Quincy] “Ever dream of flying like a bird? Imagine yourself floating low and slow over the countryside. Now you can in a powered parachute by Six Chuter. Powered Parachutes offer one of the safest and most economical ways to fly”.
Six Chuter West, LLC
Memorial Week-end Fly In Brought to you by Six Chuter West Powered Parachute Association
The Quincy skies are filled with Powered Parachutes over this three day week-end. This event offers education, training classes, and flying. Six Chuter offers Discovery Flights during the week-end and are all first come first serve weather permitting. For a full schedule of the week-end events, visit their website.
What do you do when the wind blows? You go flight a Kite! This is something for everyone to enjoy! This is also a great way to meet people that share a common interest. For more information on Kite Flying check out these two great websites
www.aka.kite.org
www.pkdkitesusa.com
We have open skies and plenty of room. Bring a picnic and spend the day with the family flying kites. There is no charge unless purchases are made. For the saftey of everyone we ask that you watch your children and abide by all safety rules and boundaries.If you don't have a kite you may purchase them on site from Big Kid Kites.