Whidbey Island Kite Festival and Sport Kite Championship (Whidbey Island Kite Festival)
An AKA Sanctioned Sport Kite Competition
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Date & Location:
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09/26/2009 - 09/27/2009
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Casey Conference Center
Coupeville, WA US
(AKA Region 10)
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Activities:
| Indoor Competition | | Kids Kitemaking | | Sport Kite Competition | |
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Description:
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2-day kite festival with AKA-sanctioned sportkite competition. Kids' kitemaking, sportkite lessons, single-line activities, raffle tent, teddy-bear drop, indoor competition. Held on 4 grassy acres next to Puget Sound, this festival is very popular among Northwest kiters and the public. Generally light winds.
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For additional information contact:
Marjorie Taylor
PO Box 1320
Coupeville, WA 98239
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E-mail:
Phone: 360-678-9358
Fax: 360-678-0808 |
Whidbey Island Kite Festival Association
http://www.whidbeykites.org |
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Directions:
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From south, take Mukilteo ferry to Clinton, go about 25 miles to left-hand turnoff for Pt. Townsend Ferry. Go 1/2 miles past the ferry terminal. Field is on your left.From north, take Hwy 20 over Deception Pass, go through Oak Harbor. At Coupeville light, turn right and go 3-4 miles south on Main which becomes Engle Road. Field is on your right.From West, take Pt. Townsend ferry (reservations are strongly recommended and sometimes required) to Keystone. Take a left off the ferry. Field is 1/2 mile on your l
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Comments:
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Sportkite competition has registration fees. All else is free. Registration form is on the website. Early registration strongly recommended. Pre-order shirts and field lunches by September 1. Some shirts available onsite, but selection limited. Hot-dog stand at field.
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