American Kitefliers Assocation National Convention and Grand National Competition(AKA Convention)
The AKA Convention
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Date & Location:
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10/01/2001 - 10/06/2001
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City Parks
Billings, MT US
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Activities:
| Fun Fly | | Indoor Competition | | Workshops | | Sport Kite Competition | | Buggy Racing | | Kite Art Exhibit | | Kitemaking Competition | | Fun For All Ages | | Kids Kitemaking | | 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:
Maureen Posillico
2017 Victoria Drive
Stafford, VA 22554
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E-mail:
Phone: 1-800-252-2550
Fax: 1-800-252-2550 |
American Kitefliers Association
http://www.aka.kite.org |
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Comments:
| Hotel: | Holiday Inn Grand Montana
5500 Midland Road
Billings, MT 59101
877-55GRAND | | Room Rate: | $69 for 2 doubles/1 queen
$79 for king
$95 2-Room Suite
Rates are based on 2-person occupancy.
$10 charge for additional person. | | Airline: | Northwest/KLM/Continental
Meetings Services Desk: 800-328-1111 (M-F 7:30a-7:30p CT)
WorldFile Number: NYNLK |
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