Kite Event Calendar

[Podersdorf] See website at http://www.pkra.info.

[Knokke] See details at http://www.pkra.info

[BLACKFOOT] THERE WILL BE A KITE DISPLAY BOOTH WITH VIDEOS AND FOLKS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT KITING. SATURDAY A DEMO WILL BE AVAILABE FOR SCOUTS TO FLY. SATURDAY WILL ASLO HOST A ROK BATTLE.

[Paso Robles] Guest Flyers Brian Champie, Dan Whitney, Susan Shampo, Ron Despojado, Mark-Jeanette & Ben Lummas, Ron & Sandy Gibian (Ron will announce the event) and David Sabilino. Come Sat. for a pre-fly and Night Fly.

[Chipley] The Washington County Balloon Festival coordinators have asked us to come and do some kite demos for them. Show off some kites and pass out some information.

[Lincoln City]

[Rochester] Kite Flight 2003, an annual event of expert kite flying demonstrations, public kite flying and family entertainment, soars in again to Ontario Beach Park, 10 am-4 pm, Sun., May 4. Event will be held at the Robach Community Center and on the beach. Participants will enjoy a colorful sky full of kites of assorted construction, as expert kite flyers give a kite flying demonstration, and other amateur kite-flyers try their skills in the sky. Kite Flight visitors may bring their own kites to fly or purchase from the large selection of kite from the Wonder Works display. 10 am - 4 pm Kite Sale 11 am - 3 pm Expert Kite Flying Demonstration 12 noon-3 pm Rochester Juggling Club 1 pm Just Foolin’ Around 12noon-4 pm Public Kite Flying

[Valparaiso/Chesterton] The 6th annual CMMKF, or "The Murray" has become an annual regional event drawing kite flyers from all over the midwest. The emphasis has always been to bring the enjoyment of kite flying to as many new folks as possible. The focus continues to be putting kites into many hands. Each year new and returning kite flyers stop in to show off their newest kites, tune-up for other events and competitions, come out to help with the "kids-n-kites" areas, or just to enjoy kites in the air. Sunset Hill Farm County Park is easy to get to, just off either I-94, I-80/90, US Rt 30. It is part of "Dunes Country" an easy bike ride from the Indiana Dunes Recreation Areas, Valparaiso University, and other attractions. 50 miles east of downtown Chicago. Food and kite venders will be on site, as well as the Porter County Parks Naturalist staff to assist with park tours and interpretive services.

[Langhorne, PA 19047] A FREE event for the entire family; kite flying exhibitions, educational, children’s workshop, gummy bear drops, petting zoo, hayrides, sand art, boat rentals and much more. Bring a blanket, buy a kite or bring your own and enjoy a fun-filled educational day in the park

[Newport] Join as as we try to "fill the sky" with as many kites as possible!

[Pine Knoll Shores] Mile of Hope is sponsored by Maola and is hosted at the Atlantis Lodge. This event is open to the public.

[Beaver Dam]

[Loch Sheldrake] The 12th Annual Sullivan County Community College Kite Day, now serves as the premire Kite Festival in upstate New York. The annual event amazes the 1500+ spectators each year with sport kite demos, a running of the Bols, and a Rokkaku battle. The event is followed by the NYKE annual banquet and auctions, an event not to be missed.

[Oregon]

[Newport] Join us for a Stunt Kite Mega Fly! Let’s try and get as many stunt kites up in the air as possible. Maybe we can break a team record! Start at noon!

[Brookfield] Sled kite workshop with 500 kids to be held at St Dominic School in Brookfield, WI. After the workshop member of the KSWI will help the kids fly their kites and then put on a stunt kite demonstration.

[Swindon, UK (75 miles W of Londo] The Swindon International Kite Festival is very laid back, with the emphasis on kite flyers coming along and enjoying themselves, in flying and socialising with other kite people. There are workshops, displays, parachuting teddies ... no competitions, just two large arenas for 2/4 line flying, and one for single line kites, the rest of the park is opened for the public to bring their kites and join in.

[Scarborough]

[Hillard] This fly is held annually from 9am -6:00pm. each day. For directioons please contact Forest Alexander.

[Tulsa] This is a Fun Fly event with Buggy Races and Fighter Kites events for those who wish to participate

[Arvada] NARFF! is a group of kiting enthusiasts located in the greater Denver, CO area that get together for Fun Flys twice a month on the 2nd & 4th Sunday.

[McGregor] A benefit fly for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southwestern Ontario.

[Columbus] Plenty of room to fly any kind of kite on the best kiteflying field in Columbus Ohio

[Newport]

[Milwaukee] The KSWI kicks off its first kite fly of the new season in Veterans Park on Milwaukee’s Lakefront. This is a club fly and all are welcome.

[N/A] See details at http://www.pkra.info

[Grand Haven] Do you want to see some of the greatest kite fliers in the world? How about the five time national champion flying team? You can see all that and more as Mackinaw Kite Company and Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan come together to bring you the 14th Great Lakes Festival.

[Seaside]

[Long Beach] Eddy and Anne Magarth of Scunthorpe in the North of England designed the Fledge kite. The original was so exciting, many people tampered with it. From this combination of FLare, EDdy, and GEnki grew a long flowing tale, and that’s what Barry Poulter will be teaching in this class. You will need your sewing machines and accoutrements.

[Milwaukee] The 16th annual Family Kite Festival featuring St. Elmos Fire, Mr. Kite, Mike Delfar, Jim Wirt, Yves LaForest and Anne Clement. Sponsored by Gift of Wings, the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois, and WJZI Radio. Free to all and plenty of free parking.

[Kendallville] Building sled kites for kids and/or parents and flying kites with the kids.

[Oregon]

[Indianapolis] This is a brand new event for the HKS! The park’s event organizers have invited the club to hold a family-oriented fun fly to draw people to the White River State Park and surrounding attractions. There are to be two fields: one for single-line kites and one for stunt kites with a nice view of the White River, canal and some of the downtown Indy skyline. Hopefully, this will become an annual event. Fly times will be from 10AM to 5PM.

[Janesville]

[Garrison] Skydance is a three day fun fly held on the shores of Lake Sakakawea. This is the 11th annual celebration of this event. Kid’s kite making, People’s Choice awards, buggy rides, free drawings, and participation ribbons are all included in the three day Party on the Prairie.

[Belle Plaine] Bring a kite to fly. Complimentary continental breakfast.

[Columbus] Twice Monthly Kite Fly

[Arvada] NARFF! is a group of kiting enthusiasts located in the greater Denver, CO area that get together for Fun Flys twice a month on the 2nd & 4th Sunday.

[Port Orford] First annual wild rivers coast wind festival that will include kiting demonstrations and workshops, windsurfing and kiteboarding demonstrations, and taste-of-the-town dinner and dance with live band and silent auction.

[Campbellford] 4th annual Kite Fly to promote Ferris Provincial Park. Fun fly and kite making for kids of all ages. Activities run from 10AM - 3PM.

[Mexico Beach] The G.E.C.K.O. Flyers are trying to incourage more folks to pick up a kite and come fly. This is a fun fly open to any and all who would like to participate. Spectators are welcome, flyers are wanted!!!

[Evansville] Kite display

[Grand Haven] Join us as we paint the sky with colorful kites! This event is open to all and there is no charge to participate or watch. It’s a fun, relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon with the entire family! If you wish to park inside the State Park, there is a parking fee.

[Garrison] Skydance is a three day fun fly held on the shores of Lake Sakakawea. This is the 11th annual celebration of this event. Kid’s kite making, People’s Choice awards, buggy rides, free drawings, and participation ribbons are all included in the three day Party on the Prairie.