Wheaton GO FLY A KITE Kite Festival (2nd Annual GO FLY A KITE)
This event is not sanctioned by the AKA
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Date & Location:
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04/17/2010
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Graf Park
630 Dawes AVe
Wheaton, IL US
(AKA Region 6)
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Description:
Last April, in conjunction with Wheaton’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, Wheaton residents attempted to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the most kites flown simultaneously (967 kites). We had over 1,100 notarized registrants that day, but unfortunately, the wind was not on our side, and we did not break the record. A certified 800 kites were set aloft that day. The families that came out for the event had a great time, so we are ready to “give it another try.”
On Saturday morning, April 17, 2010 at Graf Park in Wheaton at 9:00 a.m., the Wheaton Park District and area families will attempt to break last year’s record of 800 kites in the air simultaneously! The Chicago Fire Kite Team will be coming to the event to perform a demonstration as well as coordinate a number of fun kite flying activities for the participants.
This event is sponsored by Gift of Wings and the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois and is now part of the “TOUR de KITES."
For more information, please visit the Gift of Wings web site at www.giftofwings.com.
http://wheaton-il.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=143
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For additional information contact:
Scott Fisher, Cathy Hetrick
102 E Wesley
Wheaton, IL 60187
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E-mail:
Phone: 414-305-3145
Fax: 414-425-8095 |
Kite Society of WI & IL
http://www.giftofwings.com |
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Comments:
This is a FREE event, so plan on having fun. Kites will be available for purchase from Gift of Wings Kite Store. Free Kite Flying Pocket Guides will be available at this event from Gift of Wings and the Kite Society of WI & IL.
Grand Launch of all of the kites at 10:00 am
Chicago Fire Kite Team at 11:00 am
Kids Mad Dash and Candy drop start at 11:30
Chicago Fire Kite Team at 1:00 pm
*Team and activity times are approximate.
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