The 77th Annual Zilker Park Kite Festival (77th Zilker Park Kite Festival)
An AKA Sanctioned Kite Festival
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Date & Location:
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03/13/2005
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Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX US
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Activities:
| Fun Fly | | Kitemaking Competition | |
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Description:
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Texans celebrate the spring by flying every kind of kite imaginable and we’re doing it on Sunday March 6, 2005 in Austin, Texas. The Zilker Park Kite Festival is a 77 year young single line competition. There is no admission or registration charge. The 2004 festival drew a crowd well over 15,000. Everyone is welcome whether they fly their kite or just to see the hundreds of kites in the air. Competition is for single line kites but every kind of kite is welcome. Categories include largest, smallest, highest angle, steadiest, most unusual and strongest pulling. All ages are eligible to compete in categories for youth and adults. See our web page for events and rules. Handsome trophies are awarded to first, second and third place winners. The Oldest and youngest competitors win trophies too. All kites entered must be home made. Kite flying demonstrations will be held all day. Proceeds from vendor sales go to help children in crisis. Come on down and enjoy “Kite Day” - an event that is uniquely "Austintatious". While you are here, enjoy the SXSW music festival and other spectacular spring happenings in the “Live Music Capital of the World”. Rain date is Sunday March 13, 2005.
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For additional information contact:
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Directions:
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From Interstate Highway 35, take the Riverside Exit going westerly (towards the downtown side). Turn left on Barton Springs Road. Stay on Barton Springs Road, it ultimately goes through Zilker Park. Stop when you see kites in the air.
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Comments:
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Registration takes place the day of the event between 12 noon and 2pm on the field and is free. Fun fly in the park the Saturday before the event. Special hotel room rates are being put together - email bunnie@mail.utexas.edu for them.
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