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23nd Annual Callaway Kite Flight
An AKA Sanctioned Kite Festival
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Date & Location:
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08/31/2013 - 09/01/2013
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4 mi SE of Callaway on HWY 40
Foster’s Field
Callaway, NE US
(AKA Region 7)
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Activities:
| Fun Fly | | Fun For All Ages | | Kite Vendors | | Food Vendors | |
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Description:
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Callaway Kite Flight is an amazing AKA-sanctioned event that has hosted guests from 21 nations and 28 states these past 23 years. The Kite Flight is held annually every Labor Day weekend at Foster Smith’s field just 4 miles SE of Callaway, NE. The Kite Flight will be held Aug 31-Sept 1, 2013 from 10am- 5pm. The large groomed pasture has ample room for spectators and professional or amateur kite flyers. In the Village of Callaway you can find free camping located at Morgan Park. There is ample room to park RV’s, campers, tents, etc. There are concessions at the Kite Flight location and various Callaway organizations and businesses will provide other options for food and entertainment during your visit. We welcome all visitors and look forward to meeting you. Visit our website at CallawayKiteFlight.com for pictures and more information.
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For additional information contact:
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Directions:
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Located in central Nebraska, approximately 60 miles NW of Kearney along highway 40 in Custer County and just a short 4 miles SE of Callaway. Look for the numerous nation and state flags lining the entrance to the event and the colorful kites in the sky. There will be other posted signs along the highway as you get close to the location of the Kite Flight.
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Comments:
Cost is $2.00/person per day. Children 3 and under are free. Lots of free parking.
We recommend that you bring chairs or blankets to sit on, sun screen & hats to protect you from the sun, and your camera to capture the beauty of the day. You can bring your own kite to fly or purchase one from our vendors. For your protection, no fires, barbecue’s, fireworks or anything else flammable will be allowed at the Kite Flight.
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