American Kitefliers Assocation 26th National Convention and Grand National Competition(26th AKA Convention)
The AKA Convention
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Date & Location:
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09/29/2003 - 10/04/2003
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Hope Hotel & Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Bldg 823, Area A
Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH US
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Activities:
| Indoor Competition | | Workshops | | Sport Kite Competition | | Buggy Racing | | Kite Art Exhibit | | Kitemaking Competition | | Fighter Kite Competition | | Fly Mart | |
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Description:
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The AKA Convention is an annual five day gathering of kite enthusiasts, artists, and competitors. With roughly 500 members in attendance, the Convention ranks as one of the largest kite gatherings in the world. Convention activities include educational workshops, games, displays, and the Grand National kite competitions for kite making and sport kite flying. Committee and general business meetings are scheduled. Other highlights are the Great Kite Auction which offers unique and hard to get kite products and a retail FlyMarket for small vendors. The Convention is held in different locations each year and is scheduled in September or October. The gathering is only open to AKA members.
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For additional information contact:
Maggie Vohs
PO Box 410
Otis, OR 97368
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E-mail:
Phone: 1-541-994-4252
Fax: 1-541-994-3459 |
American Kitefliers Association
http://www.aka.kite.org |
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Comments:
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The Hope Hotel is the convention hotel (1-937-879-2696) and is the closest hotel to the event field (WPAFB). Rates for AKA guests are $69/night if booked before 8/29/03. Convention Registration forms and fees will be posted after February 20, 2003.
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