Col. Murray Memorial Kite Festival (The Murray)
This event is not sanctioned by the AKA
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Date & Location:
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05/03/2003
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Sunset Hill Farm County Park
Corner US 6 & Meridian Rd.
Valparaiso/Chesterton, IN US
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Activities:
| Fun Fly | | Workshops | | Kite Art Exhibit | | Fun For All Ages | | Kids Kitemaking | |
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Description:
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The 6th annual CMMKF, or "The Murray" has become an annual regional event drawing kite flyers from all over the midwest. The emphasis has always been to bring the enjoyment of kite flying to as many new folks as possible. The focus continues to be putting kites into many hands. Each year new and returning kite flyers stop in to show off their newest kites, tune-up for other events and competitions, come out to help with the "kids-n-kites" areas, or just to enjoy kites in the air. Sunset Hill Farm County Park is easy to get to, just off either I-94, I-80/90, US Rt 30. It is part of "Dunes Country" an easy bike ride from the Indiana Dunes Recreation Areas, Valparaiso University, and other attractions. 50 miles east of downtown Chicago. Food and kite venders will be on site, as well as the Porter County Parks Naturalist staff to assist with park tours and interpretive services.
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For additional information contact:
Mark Jaeger
947 North 550 East
Westville, IN 46391
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E-mail:
Phone: 219-926-6777
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Directions:
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South from I-94, I-80/90, Indiana Dunes/Chesterton, on Rte. 49 to US Rte 6, then right (west) 1/2 mile to park. Follow signs. North from Valparaiso on Rte 49 from US Rte 30 to US Rte 6 the left (west) to park.
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Comments:
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Event Information and vender inquiries: Porter County Parks & Recreation Dept.-(219)-465-3586 Kite Flyers contact: Mark Jaeger (219)926-6777 or kite_guy @hotmail.com or dunelandkites@yahoo.com
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