The Smithsonian Kite Festival (Smithsonian Kite Festival)
An AKA Sanctioned Kite Festival
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Date & Location:
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03/25/2006
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The Washington Monument
17th and Constitution
Washington, DC US
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Activities:
| Fun Fly | | Fun For All Ages | | Kitemaking Competition | | Fighter Kite Competition | | Sport Kite Competition | |
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Description:
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Test your skills by entering in one of the festival’s three competitions. If you would like to build your own kite you are invited to enter the handmade kite competition. Two heart-stopping events are also offered: The always popular traditional rokkaku kite battle will be held at the end of the day and the Hot Tricks competition, which is limited to eight competitors. Kite flyers strut their stuff on the field while dazzling the crowd with trick kite moves. Awards are given in over 36 categories including aerodynamics, beauty, box, and funniest, with top prizes being the Theme Award, People’s Choice, Family Trophy, and Highest Overall Score. Kites are judged on appearance, design, construction, and performance.
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For additional information contact:
Brigitte Blanchere
Box 23293
Washington, DC 20026-3293
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E-mail:
Phone: 202-357-3030
Fax: 202-786-2034 |
Smithsonian Resident Associates
http://www.kitefestival.org |
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Directions:
Take Metro to the Smithsonian Stop
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drive from Va to Tidal Basin Boathouse parking lot:
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Comments:
Constitution Ave will be closed for a marathon
There is no parking on Constitution Ave.
We need help with set-up and take down - starting at 6:30 am.
Bring gloves - get a set-up pin!
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