Kite Event Calendar

[League City]

[Houston]

[Houston]

[Seabrook]

[St. Mary] Family Fun! Fishing poles can be used to assist is flying your kite to help launch, reel in or out!

[Denver] Our monthly fly for the Denver Metro area and Colorado. All are welcome to join us here every First Sunday, regardless of weather conditions. Please contact us to find out if there are any changes due to soccer or other kite festivals on a particular day.

[Houston] Parachute Races

[Houston] 2nd and 3rd grader field day, parachute races, and kite flying

[Houston] 4th and 5th grader field day, parachute races, and kite flying

[Chattanooga] The daycare asked me to conduct a kite workshop for the children, ages 4 to 5. I've done this workshop now for probably 10 years.

[Farmland] The Farmland Center Saturday (May 4th) will debut an exhibit of kites made by the late legendary Farmland kite-maker Ansel Toney.
The Ansel Toney Kite Show will begin with an opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit will remain on display through August 31 during The Farmland Center's regular business hours.
Historic Farmland USA Director Darrin Murrell said Ansel Toney, perhaps more than any other resident of Farmland, truly embodied the essence of what the local community is all about - talent, craftsmanship, hard work, artistic expression, individualism and integrity.
"He was also noted for his homespun friendliness and warmth with which he greeted every guest and poured into every kite he ever made," Murrell said.

- Quoted from the Windchester (Indiana) News-Gazette

[Crescent City] Two day monthly open fun fly on the beach.

[Barlow]

[Milford] We will be flying our kites from noon to 3:00pm.

[Treasure Island, Fl 33706] Join us on Cinco de Mayo at Treasure Island Beach for a fun filled day of kite flying!
The great thing about Treasure Island Beach is we have LOTS of room to fly! So pack all your kites and let's fill the sky with kites!
We will be flying everything- single line kites, Rev’s , Rev team flying, sport kites, show kites, fighter kites, KAP, mini-kites, and so much more...
See you at the beach!
Time 12-Sunset
Address - 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, FL 33706

[Chicago] SEE THE VERY LARGE FORM KITES FROM Jeff Hale, Mike Holl,SPARLING KITES PRODUCTION . CHECK OUT THE SPORT KITES From Team Chicago Kite. Chicagokite/kiteharbor will be selling at the the event if you need a 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……
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 &

[Muncie] Time: 10am-5pm Come fly at one of the best fields in the state. Kite making workshop on site. Members meeting to be held with election of club officers. All current HKS members will be treated to a meal; RSVP to Dick Claycomb.
The opening of the Ansel Toney Kite Exhibit at the Farmland Center in Farmland, Indiana, will begin at 4:00 p.m. Farmland is approximately 14 miles east of Muncie.

[Bloomington] Saturday, May 4, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Event originates at Valley View Elementary School play fields and overflows to Valley View Middle School play fields next door.
The City of Bloomington is hosting the 2013 Kite Day celebration. Kite flyers of all ages are invited to this fun filled day. Event includes live entertainment, food, and a festive atmosphere. Bring your own kite or receive a free one at the event. Prizes will be awarded. Free kites for ages 18 and under (while supplies last). Free admission!
Sponsored by:
City of Bloomington

[Madison] Just a emo fly for a fee.

[Porirua]

[Spartanburg] Display at Library. There will also be a workshop for youth.

[Easton]

[Waco] Fun family event. There are games, prizes, prize wheel, raffles, 100 free kites to begiven away, hula hoop contests, bol races, large kites flown by Whatakite. There will also be live entertainment this year.

[Houston]

[LaMarque]

[LaMarque]

[LaMarque]

[Texas City]

[League City]

[Dickinson]

[Pasadena]

[Texas City]

[Houston]

[Houston]

[Houston]

[Houston]

[Houston]

[Houston]

[Pasadena]

[Pasadena]

[Houston]

[Houston]

[Houston]

[Houston]

[Houston]

[Cervia]

[Houston] Free and open to the Public. Family to Family Network provides information, training & referral to families with children with disabilities and this event celebrates the launch of their new look (kite logo). In addition to flying kites, performances by The River (TUTS), Herd of Cows from Chick-Fil-A, and All Star Martial Arts. Free kites provided to children, but you are free to bring your own.

[Houston]

[First Colony] Spring picnic and kite fly

[Farmland] The Farmland Center Saturday (May 4th) will debut an exhibit of kites made by the late legendary Farmland kite-maker Ansel Toney.
The Ansel Toney Kite Show will begin with an opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit will remain on display through August 31 during The Farmland Center's regular business hours.
Historic Farmland USA Director Darrin Murrell said Ansel Toney, perhaps more than any other resident of Farmland, truly embodied the essence of what the local community is all about - talent, craftsmanship, hard work, artistic expression, individualism and integrity.
"He was also noted for his homespun friendliness and warmth with which he greeted every guest and poured into every kite he ever made," Murrell said.

- Quoted from the Windchester (Indiana) News-Gazette

[Nancy]

[Oostende]

[Barmouth]

[Haverigg]

[Greenmeadows]

[Kendallville] Time: 11am-4pm Kite making workshop held inside Baker Hall.

[Port Washington]

[Cleveland] Club monthly free fly and field meeting.

[Farmland] The Farmland Center Saturday (May 4th) will debut an exhibit of kites made by the late legendary Farmland kite-maker Ansel Toney.
The Ansel Toney Kite Show will begin with an opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit will remain on display through August 31 during The Farmland Center's regular business hours.
Historic Farmland USA Director Darrin Murrell said Ansel Toney, perhaps more than any other resident of Farmland, truly embodied the essence of what the local community is all about - talent, craftsmanship, hard work, artistic expression, individualism and integrity.
"He was also noted for his homespun friendliness and warmth with which he greeted every guest and poured into every kite he ever made," Murrell said.

- Quoted from the Windchester (Indiana) News-Gazette

[Delray Beach]

[Grand Haven]

[Clontarf] In 2013, the Redcliffe KiteFest will be given a new lease of life with a number of exciting changes. Expected to attract a crowd of over 20,000 people, visitors will revel in a weekend of roaming through hundreds of speciality arts and craft markets, gourmet food stalls, kite displays, live entertainment, aerobatic displays, kite‐making workshops and amusement rides.
The sky will come alive with colour and kites in various shapes and sizes that will leave visitors spellbound. An unprecedented line‐up of the world’s most popular and
successful kite flyers on Australian soil will attend the 2013 festival, including the USA/Canadian iQuad Stunt Team, Japanese Kite Master Mikio Toki, New Zealand’s Simon Chisnall and some of the best flyers from every corner of Australia.
The fun won’t stop on Saturday afternoon, instead it will continue on into the evening with the debut of the Saturday Night Concert from 5pm – 10pm. A massive fireworks display will light up the sky at 8pm after a spectacular fire show. The concert will be hosted by the loveable larrikins Ben and Stacey from ’12 Big Brother and will feature an “Aussie Legends” line‐up of tribute bands featuring ACCA/DACCA, Chisel Revived and the Ultimate Bee Gees show.
Also being introduced in 2013 will be a feast for the senses with the mini Seafood & Wine Festival spoiling visitors for choice with carefully selected stalls of fresh and cooked seafood, wine, cheese and other tantalising food options over the weekend. This area will include the Seafood Stage with acoustic and laidback performances all
weekend as well as a Seafood and Wine Kitchen.

[Long Beach] The second annual "Flyer’s Day / Lady Kite Fliers" is an informal kite fly that gives NW kiters a great opportunity to 'try out and fly out' their winter projects and socialize with fellow fliers. The Lady Kite Fliers add their astounding collection of ground and sky art to the scene. We will fly on Sat. May 18 and Sun. May 19 from the Bolstad Ave. beach approach. Fliers and guests are invited to an informal dinner at the Lost Roo restaurant on the evening of the 18th.
This is a weather-permitting event.

[Tauranga]

[Brookline] The Clay Center Observatory holds astronomy day events in collaboration with the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston. All Kite Flyers are welcome to join us! Indoor Fly at 7 PM. Last year over 2,000 people attended this event.
* Many different telescopes will be set up for you to see and use. Safely view the sun in the daytime, and see planets and stars in the evening, weather permitting.
* Demonstrations, planetarium shows, LASER Light shows, rocketry, stunt kites, RE/MAX balloon, hands-on educational activities for all ages. GALILEO returns.
* Meet a famous robot from the movies, have your picture taken with it!
* Door Prizes for children - register for a chance to win telescopes and more.
4:00 - Outdoor events begin with rockets, kites, solar telescopes
5:00 - Indoor events run from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm - science exhibitors
7:00 - Indoor Kite Flying in the Hockey Rink 7-9 pm - kites that need no wind!
8:00 - Sunset, night telescopes set up
8:30 - Viewing of the moon, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter
10:00 - Adjourn

[Fort Walton Beach] 10:00am - 4:00pm. This event is our monthly Club Fly in conjunction with Kitty Hawk Kites. We will be providing kiting instruction and demonstrating single line kites, dualies, quad lines, and power kites. This event is open to the public as well as the employees and customers of Kitty Hawk Kites of Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Florida.

[Brookline] Kite day, this event is FREE and open to the public.

[Revere] The Revere Beach Partnership has invited all to joint the fun
And fly your kites.
There will be kite making for all kids, display of show kites, and
kite surfing lessons from certified instructors.
The event is from 11:00 am to 4:00 PM.
This event is free and open to the public.

[Nizhny Novgorod] 17, 18, 19 May, 2013 will be the Russian-German street festival "Na Rojdestvenskoy". It’s a big city holiday, during which will be showcased current contemporary art from Germany and Russia.
May 17 - Opening ceremony, a jazz concert, a night jam session.
May 18 - Day of youth culture: KITE FESTIVAL, workshops and activities for street-art, graffiti, break-dance and hip-hop DJing, sporting events (Skateboard, BMX-bike, street ball), rock concert-night disco.
May 19 - Family holiday: street theater, animators, clowns, eskpress-German lessons, performances of children’s music and theater, concert of wind music.

[Nelson]

[Farmland] The Farmland Center Saturday (May 4th) will debut an exhibit of kites made by the late legendary Farmland kite-maker Ansel Toney.
The Ansel Toney Kite Show will begin with an opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit will remain on display through August 31 during The Farmland Center's regular business hours.
Historic Farmland USA Director Darrin Murrell said Ansel Toney, perhaps more than any other resident of Farmland, truly embodied the essence of what the local community is all about - talent, craftsmanship, hard work, artistic expression, individualism and integrity.
"He was also noted for his homespun friendliness and warmth with which he greeted every guest and poured into every kite he ever made," Murrell said.

- Quoted from the Windchester (Indiana) News-Gazette

[Delray Beach]

[Crescent City] Come and join the Rogue Valley Windchasers for a 3 day Memorial weekend fun fly. Bring your favorite kites to display. You will be the show! Single, Dual, Quad lines and inflatables are welcome.

[Milwaukee] The 26th Annual B93 FAMILY KITE FESTIVAL IS scheduled for Saturday, May 25th and Sunday 26th 2013, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. NOW 2 days long! Sponsored by B93.3, and 102/1 WLUM Radio, Gift of Wings, and the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois, and Fast Track Oil change. The Fast Track 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 flying three stunt kites all at the same time. Unbelievable!! The Family Kite Festival will be held in Veterans Park on Milwaukee’s Lakefront 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 600 kites will take place at noon.Kites and food will be sold at the festival. Kick off your Spring with the FAMILY KITE FESTIVAL!

[North Tonawanda] This is a fundraiser for the Homeless Veteran Organization. Please preregister for the festival. The first 400 will receive a free kite to fly. Noon to 4:00 p.m. Food and cold drinks will be available. This is a family friendly event. No alcohol will be sold at the event. For more information and to register go to www.kitesforvets.com

[Junction]

[Charleston] Four to six friends will visit various sites in Charleston during the festival and will spontaniously begin to fly beautiful kites in certain areas.

[Crescent City] Monthly Club Fun Fly. All welcome. Come enjoy kite flying on the beach.

[New Smyrna Beach] Get ready for a high-flying weekend of colorful fun at the New Smyrna Beach Kite Festival! Located directly on the beach, just south of Flagler Avenue, this event is sure to provide real "fun-in-the-sun" for the whole family! There will be professional kite demonstrations; friendly competitions; and free lessons and tips for novices, including free kite kits and decorating stations for the kids! Adults and children are also encouraged to bring their own kites. Admission is free, but registration (on a walk-up basis, the day of the event) is required.
Kite Stop will be there with a tent to sell kites, and there will be a sectioned off area for doing kite demonstrations throughout the day.
Contact me directly (john@kitestop.com) if you would like to be more involved in the planning/organizing of this event.

[Ulverston]

[Kenosha] The Tour De Kites Continues..... The 12th annual FELLE LUNDGREN & ASSOCIATES "Outta Sight Kite Flight" will be held on June 1st & June 2nd, 2013, 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 Kite Team, 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, built and sponsored by the Kenosha News. Special thanks to The Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois and Gift of Wings. The Kids Mad dash is sponsored by EDUCATORS CREDIT UNION.

[Snellville] Fuxion TV kite festival is an event that will engage families in old-fashioned family fun and entertainment. This event will attract families and individuals who may be looking to learn about kite flying or are avid kite fliers for a day of fun, entertainment, and activity. There will be over 400 attendees. It is our hope that this event will promote and consequently build stronger families and thereby stronger communities.

[San Andreas]
KITE FESTIVAL – Sunday, June 2
The San Andreas Merchants’ Association will present “Kites Over Calaveras” on Sunday, June 2 – 11:00 –4:00 at the San Andreas Ball Park on Mountain Ranch Road.
There will be kite-flying demonstrations, a candy drop, kite parade, booths, and tempting food and refreshments from our local non-profit organizations.
Everyone is welcome to just bring their favorite kite and come on out and let ‘er fly.
There’s no charge for admission, and parking is free. So come out and enjoy “Kites Over Calaveras” Kite Festival.
For more information or a booth application, please call 209/754-0127

[Glenview] Come join Glenview park District and chicagokite for a family fun kite fly for the 5th year.
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 fly for the Denver Metro area and Colorado. All are welcome to join us here every First Sunday, regardless of weather conditions. Please contact us to find out if there are any changes due to soccer or other kite festivals on a particular day.

[LYON TOWNSHIP] Family Kite Festival. Free kite building for kids. Kite demonstrations by dual line kite flyers and teams. Featuring the Wind Jammers, Team Sky Burner, Blues Brothers.
Remote control kite demonstrations. Lots of unique single kites will be flown. There will also be all sorts of other types of family entertainment. Events runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

[Naperville] Chicagokite and friends will be performing for this event. We will be there for all your kiting needs. Location: Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive. 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

[East Tawas] Our festival is centered around children and families. It is an open fly and everyone is welcome. There will be lots of giant kites and lots of stunt kites, too. There will be free kite making for the kids and lots of giveaways. We have candy drops, music, and fun. Come on up to East Tawas and fly a kite. Time is 10:00 until 6:00. There will be a night fly......weather permitting.

[Porirua]

[Farmland] The Farmland Center Saturday (May 4th) will debut an exhibit of kites made by the late legendary Farmland kite-maker Ansel Toney.
The Ansel Toney Kite Show will begin with an opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. The exhibit will remain on display through August 31 during The Farmland Center's regular business hours.
Historic Farmland USA Director Darrin Murrell said Ansel Toney, perhaps more than any other resident of Farmland, truly embodied the essence of what the local community is all about - talent, craftsmanship, hard work, artistic expression, individualism and integrity.
"He was also noted for his homespun friendliness and warmth with which he greeted every guest and poured into every kite he ever made," Murrell said.

- Quoted from the Windchester (Indiana) News-Gazette

[Delray Beach]

[Crescent City] Come and join the Rogue Valley Windchasers for a 3 day Memorial weekend fun fly. Bring your favorite kites to display. You will be the show! Single, Dual, Quad lines and inflatables are welcome.

[Pensacola Beach] 8:00-4:00 Join us as remember and honor those who gave all. We will be flying kites and enjoying the outdoors while our friends with the HBTS Fishing Club will be surf fishing. We will be observing a moment of silence at noon to reflect and remember fallen soldiers. Picnic to follow.