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[Parkersburg] Library display. Pirate ships this year with navigational artifacts and more; added a space theme kite display also with plants and space related kites.
[Enid] Window display of various kites promoting both National Kite Month and the 2015 National Kite Convention.
[Vienna] Library display. Heroes and more. Related kites.
[WILLIAMSTOWN] Kite displays, and info
[Milwaukee] The library display features books, magazines, and information about kites, kite flying and kite-making; kite art and history; and local kite clubs, resources, festivals and event schedules for 2015.
[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.
[Dighton] 9AM - 2PM 2nd grade students will enjoy kite demonstration, indoor kite making, decorating and flying their kites. Students will be encouraged to take the phrase "I CAN’T" out of their vocabulary as they find that they too can FLY!
[Lincoln] 9AM - 2PM 4-5th grade students will enjoy kite demonstration, indoor kite making, decorating and flying their kites. Students will be encouraged to take the phrase "I CAN’T" out of their vocabulary as they find that they too can FLY!
   
[Va Beach] You are invited to the 11th Annual Atlantic Coast Kite Festival
In Virginia Beach and Portsmouth, VA
May 1 – 3, 2015
Wow kite flyers it’s almost time for the 11th Atlantic Coast Kite Festival 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. 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 with additional festivities Friday and Saturday nights. We also offer gas money to some coming in from far away. So, pack a car full of fliers, kites, volunteers and enthusiasts and join us.
Please spread this email around. I am sure I forgot someone or somebody, please forgive me and email me so I can add your name to the list.
Thank you to the previous sponsors of our kite festival: Beach Events (Mike Hilton), Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center (Gayle Paul), Kitty Hawk Kites (John Harris) and Jackite, Inc.
And thank you to the local kite flyers and their clubs. Thank you for the supports! We appreciate all of you and your efforts!
Let me know soon if you can attend before February 22 by email: acfk12@gmail.com
Thank you,
Christopher Stankus
Jackite, Inc.
757-426-5359 x113
acfk12@gmail.com
       
[ENID]
Kite Day (NJ)
[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.
         
KOG Festival (IA)
[Johnston] Kites on the Green is coming back for a second year! The 2015 kite festival will have even longer hours and more opportunities for family-friendly fun. Join us on Saturday, May 2 from 10 am to 8 pm in Johnston Commons, the grassy area near the Johnston Public Library. This free, public event will feature giant show kite displays, kite contests for people of all ages and abilities, celebrity bol races, kite building, live music and delicious food.
Kites On The Green is the brainchild of Mayor Paula Dierenfeld who loved attending her hometown’s kite festival as a child. “One of my fondest childhood memories was seeing hundreds of colorful kites fly over the golf course in the small rural town in which I grew up. Kites On The Green is a wonderful opportunity for central Iowans to come together for a family-friendly festival as beautiful colors fill the Johnston sky,” Dierenfeld said.
[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.
 
         
The Toney (IN)
[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.
https://youtu.be/S5Ndl92OsXE
 
         
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[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
 
         
KDIP 2015 (PA)
[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.
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[Parkersburg] Library display. Pirate ships this year with navigational artifacts and more; added a space theme kite display also with plants and space related kites.
[Enid] Window display of various kites promoting both National Kite Month and the 2015 National Kite Convention.
[Vienna] Library display. Heroes and more. Related kites.
[WILLIAMSTOWN] Kite displays, and info
[Milwaukee] The library display features books, magazines, and information about kites, kite flying and kite-making; kite art and history; and local kite clubs, resources, festivals and event schedules for 2015.
     
[Tulsa] The 23rd Annual Tulsa Wind Riders Festival of Kites is a long time tradition of Oklahoma Kitefliers. Hundreds will be in attendance for the two day event over Mothers Day Weekend. There will be kite making for the kids, a silent auction, kite and food vendors, a candy drop, and buggy demonstrations.
       
[San Diego] Indoor Fly 7:30-9:30
$10 fee
[San Diego] Monthly kite fly.
[Longmont]
         
[Fair Oaks] Time: TBA
This is a new event for Indiana & the Midwest. Demo flying, kite vendor, show kites are scheduled to appear. For more info: http://fofarms.com/blog/
[Kendallville] Kite fly and kite building workshop for ages 1 to 101.
         
[Pittsville] A real small town fun fly.
[West Chester] PIGS Aloft monthly kite fly in front of the Voice of America Museum.
             
[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.
   
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[Parkersburg] Library display. Pirate ships this year with navigational artifacts and more; added a space theme kite display also with plants and space related kites.
[Enid] Window display of various kites promoting both National Kite Month and the 2015 National Kite Convention.
[Vienna] Library display. Heroes and more. Related kites.
[WILLIAMSTOWN] Kite displays, and info
       
[Long Beach] Annual Wind and Wave Festival -Long Beach, Mississippi. Live music, art and craft vendors, kite flying, night flying, kite surfing and all things beachy.
         
[Sunnyvale] Sport kite competition for all skill levels.
[Fort Collins] Here is the scoop. I just got official word from my inside sources at city of Fort Collins. The date for the 2015 Kites In The Park Festival is Sunday May 17. We are going to have twice as much fun this year because of last years weather cancellation. If the winds are as bad this time we are going to put kite bridles on the Porta Johns and fly them.
I will be consulting with the various weather genies to make sure they give us perfect weather this year.
Please set the 17th of May aside for a fun day at Spring Canyon Park. We are expecting our big kites by Bob Matteo, Mix McGraw flying big kites, and good participation from the Mile Hi Kite Club showing off their collection of kites. We also have ready about 2000 kites to give away.
So lets go fly a kite
         
[Derby] Join us for a fun afternoon of kite flying! Don’t miss this opportunity to build your own kite and have a fun filled afternoon with your family. Don’t miss out on the ever fun candy drop, show kites, and kite vendors. We have bounce houses, a face painter, and, even, food vendors to make your experience fun. May 16 from 1-4pm.
Oregon Fest (OH)
[Oregon] Located near the lake, there is wind almost all the time. Activities include fun fly and fun for everyone.
Friends and neighbors gather on Dustin Road beginning at noon for six hours of activities, entertainment and food. Most activities are free including parking and admission.
Oregon Fest has expanded to include pre-fest contests such as the “Distinctly My Oregon” photo contest and the “Peoples’ Choice – Best of Oregon” balloting. A “Give and Take Plant Exchange” on Saturday morning the day before, and an early Sunday morning 5K race round out the activities until the boom of the cannon opens the official Oregon Fest celebration.
Come early and stay late! Walk down Dustin Road, rain or shine, for lots of things to do. Thrill the children on amusement rides and let them get creative at the Art Tent with a variety of free projects to make.
         
[Dallas] This event has developed into one of the largest kite festivals in the region, organized by the Trinity Commons Foundation of Dallas, Texas. A lot of dedicated kiters from many states and a few international kite flyers attend this festival. A lot of food and craft vendors, kite sale vendors, live entertainment stage, a lot of spectators. See TKO Sport Kite Team perform and watch the huge kites of Gayle Woodul’s Gayle Force Kite Team. Dallas Area Kite Organization (DAKO) will fly dozens of kites of all shapes & sizes. This event is open to all kite flyers.
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[Parkersburg] Library display. Pirate ships this year with navigational artifacts and more; added a space theme kite display also with plants and space related kites.
[Enid] Window display of various kites promoting both National Kite Month and the 2015 National Kite Convention.
[Vienna] Library display. Heroes and more. Related kites.
[WILLIAMSTOWN] Kite displays, and info
       
[Wildwood] On the beach between E Hand Ave and E Burk Ave and the Wildwoods Convention Center, the 30th annual Wildwoods International Kite Festival begins on Friday at noon with the Unlocking of the Ocean ceremony outside of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Festivities following include opening of the Kite Sales Tent, Friday Night Social via the local South Jersey Kite Flyers Club (all-you-can-eat buffet for $10 per person), and the 9:00pm Illuminated Night Kite Fly. Saturday and Sunday include the East Coast Stunt Kite Championships, sport kite demo’s, team flying, kite workshops and family games. Monday features the World Indoor Kite Competition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. FREE to spectators. Visit www.SkyFestivals.com (a downloadable registration form includes many of the events activities and info and can be found on the "Events" page) or call 732 822-4884.
       
[Rockaway Beach] Sanctioned by the American Kitefliers Association, the annual Rockaway Beach Kite Festival features professional and amateur kite fliers at the new Ocean’s Edge Wayside. The American Kitefliers Association is the largest organized group of kiters in the world and travels all over to spread the joy of kiting to people of all ages and skills. The event offers contests in a friendly, unofficial environment. Participants can compete to win awards for having the nicest kite, the kite that drags on the ground the longest before becoming airborne, and many other events. Children can join in the fun as they build and learn to fly small kites during special classes.Anyone who wants to bring their own kite to fly is welcome and encouraged to do so. The Rockaway Beach Kite Festival also features live music, kite exhibitions, an array of vendors, and tasty meals all weekend. Come hungry, and bring a camera to photograph the beautiful kites that will grace the skies along the beach at the Ocean’s Edge Wayside.
         
Sky Fest (ND)
[Garrison] Carrying on a 23 year tradition of kite flying at the fort, Sky Fest provides a family fun venue for guest flyers from around the region and locals as well. Prairie Wind Kite Company will be the vendor and concessions are available on site. Bring your kite, lawnchair and smile and come and join us!
         
Sky Fest (ND)
[Garrison] Carrying on a 23 year tradition of kite flying at the fort, Sky Fest provides a family fun venue for guest flyers from around the region and locals as well. Prairie Wind Kite Company will be the vendor and concessions are available on site. Bring your kite, lawnchair and smile and come and join us!
         
[Ulverstone] Kite Flyers of Tasmania Inc invites all whom are able to make it down under to our Annual Kite Workshop Weekend. This year, we are excited to announce the theme of ’Creative Kite Making’ with Istvan Bodoczky. The workshop should be an amazing one as we are bringing Istvan Bodoczky all the way from Hungary for this special event. Istvan is an expert on asymmetric kites!! During the workshop, we will examine the different aspects of kiting where creativity plays a role. And this is far beyond just doing original designs, new shapes, structures or patterns! Adaptations or “rephraseings” of old, well known models, experimenting with new materials, improvising (which we often do on the kiting field) or taking the challenges of flying found materials all call for our inventiveness. This workshop does not need special skills; it is for both novice or experienced kite-makers. The purpose of the workshop is not necessarily producing a new kite but to stir up creativity inherent in everyone. During this workshop participants may work alone, in pairs or in groups on different suggested challenges. We use simple materials like paper and bamboo and anything inexpensive, “local materials” as these ensure enough freedom for experiments to start with.
         
[Milwaukee] LIVE ON THE INTERNET ON THIS WEB SITE!! The 28th Annual Maggiano’s FAMILY KITE FESTIVAL, presented by Renewal By Anerson & Cedar Crest Ice Cream is scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday 24th 2015, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. NOW 2 days long! Sponsored by Trending Radio 93.3, FM 102/1 and 1290am The Party, Gift of Wings, and the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois. 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 Yves Laforest and Julie from Montreal, and Jean Lemire. You don’t want to miss this folks! The Maggiano’s 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 Fast Track Oil Centers Grand Launch of 500 kites will take place at noon. The Kids Mad Dash will take place at around 2:00 pm. 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 Maggiano’s Little Italy FAMILY KITE FESTIVAL!
           
[San Ramon] The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival will feature 200 arts & crafts booths juried by California Artists featuring a wide range of artwork including paintings, sculpture, woodwork, toys, jewelry, hand painted clothing, stained glass, music, photography and more.
Kites are one of the main attractions of the event. There will be kite flying demonstrations throughout both days by professionals from all over the country and China, free kite making workshops for youth, and lots of kites to buy. After purchasing or making your own kite, spend some time enjoying the beautiful San Ramon Central Park and perfect conditions to practice flying a kite.
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[Parkersburg] Library display. Pirate ships this year with navigational artifacts and more; added a space theme kite display also with plants and space related kites.
 
[Enid] Window display of various kites promoting both National Kite Month and the 2015 National Kite Convention.
[Vienna] Library display. Heroes and more. Related kites.
 
[WILLIAMSTOWN] Kite displays, and info
[Wildwood] On the beach between E Hand Ave and E Burk Ave and the Wildwoods Convention Center, the 30th annual Wildwoods International Kite Festival begins on Friday at noon with the Unlocking of the Ocean ceremony outside of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Festivities following include opening of the Kite Sales Tent, Friday Night Social via the local South Jersey Kite Flyers Club (all-you-can-eat buffet for $10 per person), and the 9:00pm Illuminated Night Kite Fly. Saturday and Sunday include the East Coast Stunt Kite Championships, sport kite demo’s, team flying, kite workshops and family games. Monday features the World Indoor Kite Competition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. FREE to spectators. Visit www.SkyFestivals.com (a downloadable registration form includes many of the events activities and info and can be found on the "Events" page) or call 732 822-4884.
     
[Junction]
         
[St. Thomas] This is the 24th annual Strawberry Fields Kite Festival, a large fun fly without planned flying events, other than a mass ascension at the official beginning of each day. This takes place on the largest flying field in southern Ontario, a beautifully mowed lawn. We have fun activities for children, a face painting and kite making booths, food drinks, cotton candy, and popcorn. Come join most of the kite clubs in southern Ontario for a fun family day.
         
[San Francisco] Sport kite competition for all skill levels.
 
[Rockaway Beach] Sanctioned by the American Kitefliers Association, the annual Rockaway Beach Kite Festival features professional and amateur kite fliers at the new Ocean’s Edge Wayside. The American Kitefliers Association is the largest organized group of kiters in the world and travels all over to spread the joy of kiting to people of all ages and skills. The event offers contests in a friendly, unofficial environment. Participants can compete to win awards for having the nicest kite, the kite that drags on the ground the longest before becoming airborne, and many other events. Children can join in the fun as they build and learn to fly small kites during special classes.Anyone who wants to bring their own kite to fly is welcome and encouraged to do so. The Rockaway Beach Kite Festival also features live music, kite exhibitions, an array of vendors, and tasty meals all weekend. Come hungry, and bring a camera to photograph the beautiful kites that will grace the skies along the beach at the Ocean’s Edge Wayside.
       
[East Tawas] This is a FREE family event. We have kite making for the kids, candy drops for the kids, tons of prizes and kites galore. There will be kites of all sizes and shapes from little tiny to giants flying. Plus, lots of stunt kites with demonstrations throughout the day. If you don’t feel like flying a kite just come out and enjoy the beauty of all the kites in the sky.
 
Sky Fest (ND)
[Garrison] Carrying on a 23 year tradition of kite flying at the fort, Sky Fest provides a family fun venue for guest flyers from around the region and locals as well. Prairie Wind Kite Company will be the vendor and concessions are available on site. Bring your kite, lawnchair and smile and come and join us!
           
Sky Fest (ND)
[Garrison] Carrying on a 23 year tradition of kite flying at the fort, Sky Fest provides a family fun venue for guest flyers from around the region and locals as well. Prairie Wind Kite Company will be the vendor and concessions are available on site. Bring your kite, lawnchair and smile and come and join us!
           
[San Ramon] The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival will feature 200 arts & crafts booths juried by California Artists featuring a wide range of artwork including paintings, sculpture, woodwork, toys, jewelry, hand painted clothing, stained glass, music, photography and more.
Kites are one of the main attractions of the event. There will be kite flying demonstrations throughout both days by professionals from all over the country and China, free kite making workshops for youth, and lots of kites to buy. After purchasing or making your own kite, spend some time enjoying the beautiful San Ramon Central Park and perfect conditions to practice flying a kite.
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