Kite Event Calendar

[Rockport,] We are opening up a new temporary exhibit at the museum in April on the Joides Resolution Research Vessel, a section of which will be about life on ship. One of the ways they pass time on the ship is kite flying, so we are holding a kite contest for kids to design and fly their own kites and where the winner of the competition will have their kite put on display and then sent to the researchers on the ship.

[Washington] WOW Monthly First Sunday Fun Fly on the west side of the Washington Monument, on the Mall in DC. Manjha is prohibited.

[Milwaukee] Fireworks Kite Festival - July 3, 2011..BOOM BOOM.. KSWI in conjunction with Gift of Wings, US Bank, and Your Milwaukee County Parks, www.CountyParks.com, will sponsor our annual Fireworks Kite Festival. Featuring the Giant Kites of Yves LaForest. This is a fun fly and all are welcome to participate. Our goal is to fill the sky with as many kites as possible. This is a FUN FLY, and we will be flying the Mega kites of Yves Laforest. Times from 11:00 am until 6:30 PM, then 7:30 PM until the fireworks start at 9:25 pm. We have set aside a huge area of Veterans Park just for kitefliers. So fly a kite and get the best seats in the house for the greatest fireworks show on Earth. Well...in my opinion, of course. Now understand that traffic and parking are a real mess for this event, so come early and don't plan on leaving until after the fireworks are finished at 10:15pm. In other words, plan your whole day in the park. It’s a blast.
The Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois....It doesn't get any better than this....for more information, www.giftofwings.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A52s7nFQQFY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQMepSbtR9Q

[Rockport,] We are opening up a new temporary exhibit at the museum in April on the Joides Resolution Research Vessel, a section of which will be about life on ship. One of the ways they pass time on the ship is kite flying, so we are holding a kite contest for kids to design and fly their own kites and where the winner of the competition will have their kite put on display and then sent to the researchers on the ship.

[Newport]

[Olympic Valley] High Camp located above Lake Tahoe at 8200' at the top of the Cable Car, offers one of the most spectacular and unique kite flying locations in the world. Watch high flying kites perform stunts in a stunning alpine setting. Squaw Valley is proud to be hosting the 9th year of this special event featuring kite flying demonstrations, kids kite building seminars, and general kite mania, featuring great live music at High Camp.

[Longmont, CO] Kiters in Colorado have been gathering at Sandstone for over 5 years. A large open park with few trees or other obstructions

[Thornton] Announcing a new Meetup for A Mile High Kite Meetup, Rocky Mountain Kite Association!
What: Karen’s 1st, Annual KITE BBQ and Potluck
When: Saturday, July 9, 2011 12:00 PM Kiting, 12-5, Potluck BBQ at the Snider’s after 5PM or when the wind dies.
Where: Margaret Carpenter Rec Center Park "THE KITE HOLE"
11151 Colorado Blvd
Thornton, CO 80233
Kiters Karen and Doug Snider invite all of us Kiters to Bring a Side Dish, and participate in our NEW FIRST ANNUAL KITE BBQ POT LUCK! at the Thornton park adjacent to Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center.
Although this field is in a Valley, the winds are incredibly good and steady above average for Colorado, in most all directions. Soccer and all organized sports have been moved to the 136th Trail Winds Park and elsewhere as of 2010. The turf is the very BEST in Colorado, the City Of Thornton prides itself on this, hence the relocation of Soccer, etc.
We suggest you bring a dish or two, as there will be a Barbecue at the Snider residence nearby, after 5PM or perhaps earlier if the wind is Dead and arms are tired of flipping the OCIUS around in all directions!
Wind permitting, the "GO BIG OR GO HOME" Giant Deltas will RULE the Valley once again, on this Kite Day!
All genre of Kites welcome and encouraged here. Plenty of Room for Buggies or Landboard if wind permits!
Please RSVP with what Side Dish you're bringing to let Karen know what to plan around

[Rockport,] We are opening up a new temporary exhibit at the museum in April on the Joides Resolution Research Vessel, a section of which will be about life on ship. One of the ways they pass time on the ship is kite flying, so we are holding a kite contest for kids to design and fly their own kites and where the winner of the competition will have their kite put on display and then sent to the researchers on the ship.

[Rockport,] We are opening up a new temporary exhibit at the museum in April on the Joides Resolution Research Vessel, a section of which will be about life on ship. One of the ways they pass time on the ship is kite flying, so we are holding a kite contest for kids to design and fly their own kites and where the winner of the competition will have their kite put on display and then sent to the researchers on the ship.

[Campan Payolle]

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

[Port Clinton] 3rd Annual Amazing Kite Flight hosted by the Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council for both young and old alike. We pay tribute to Rick Gardner, a renowned stunt kite flyer from P.C., who always sought to make the joys of kiteflying available to all. Free event.

[Beachside]

[Rockport,] We are opening up a new temporary exhibit at the museum in April on the Joides Resolution Research Vessel, a section of which will be about life on ship. One of the ways they pass time on the ship is kite flying, so we are holding a kite contest for kids to design and fly their own kites and where the winner of the competition will have their kite put on display and then sent to the researchers on the ship.

[Berkeley] At the Berkeley Kite Festival, it seems that a fresh surprise awaits around every corner. In one amphitheater, you’ll find multi-line competitions of the Bay Area Sport Kite League. In another, you’ll find events and other competitions, such as the candy drops and rokkaku battles. Just down the hill from the Wrangler Field, visitors can get hands-on demonstrations of all the latest products from Ozone Kites, Revolution Kites, and Prism Designs. Backing up the demo fields is the giant HighlineKites.com tent, where you can get the best kites. Behind the kite tent, you’ll see hundreds of kids enjoying the free kite making and, behind them, a designated area along the ridge for families and their kites. Each area of the festival will give you a different taste of what kiting has to offer. If you find that your stomach should start to growl, simply follow ridgeline west to the widest array of food offerings ever seen at the BKF. Need a full meal? How about sushi, Thai food, or seafood? Just want a snack? How about corn on the cob, pretzels or, our favorite, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream? Everything looks so good, you’ll wish you could have one of each!

[Seattle, WA.] Join us for a family & kids funfly. Pack up the family and a picnic basket and come enjoy the festivities! Family funFly, team & individual stunt kite demonstrations, kids kite building booths, music, family wellness village vendor booths, prize giveaways.