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October 2007
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[Herzliya] The Israel International Kite Festival is a full three-day event for the genral public, with events geared towards family involvement - demonstrations, fun events, competitions, day and night flying.
   
ISKF 2007 (ID)
[Pocatello] The first annual Idaho State Kite Festival will be in Pocatoello, Idaho, and is the outgrowth of kite workshops and kite flies held throughout Idaho and In Oregon and Washington during the past two years. It will be held annually, involve numerous public and service groups, and, hopefully, claim a place on the calendar for Idaho tourists and kite enthusiasts. During the 2007 Festival, veterans led by the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a memorial fly and breast cancer survivors will hold a celebratory fly. Workshops include Tom Tinney’s miniature kite, a Japanese kite, breast cancer survivor kites and patriotic kites by veterans and friends.
 
 
[Ocean Shores] 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.
 
         
[Dorchester] East Meets West - KITE & CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2007, the fifth annual free community event, will take place on October 6 (SAT) at Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester. October 7 (SUN) will be a fun flying day. It will also be a rain backup day. It starts at 10AM and ends at 4PM on both days.
Like past years, his fun-filled event for both families and individuals will feature the best kites from the East and West: 300 feet dragon, 40 feet eagle, giant lobster, butterfly plus your kites and a lot more. This beautiful park has plenty of space for adults and children, novices and professionals to fly kites to their hearts¡¦ content. There will be flying demos and a kite-making workshop.
         
[Dorchester] Like past years, this event features the best kites from the East and West - 300 feet dragon towing the 33 feet American flag, 40 feet eagle, giant lobster, butterfly plus your kites and a lot more.

Activities include Phonic Translate your name and written in Chinese calligraphy, Making color toys with flour, Double 9 Memorial Flying, Kite Workshop, Everybody¡¯s birthday,
Group Tai Chi and Group Martial Art, Blue Hill Observatory exhibit, Miss Kite Contest for Fun and Prizes
         
[OREGON]
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[Jeddah] It is the first ever International Kite Festival and exhibition to be held in this part of the world.The event comprises of various aspects including free style kite flying, kite flying competition for all levels, exhibition gallery for the international kite history, workshops for adults and kids, exhibitions of various international Kite manufacturers
         
[Foligno]
         
[Foligno]
         
[Lincoln City] It’s time to leave the stresses of the world behind and fly. Bring your kites and join us at the 29th Annual Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival, to be held October 13-14, 2007 from 10am to 4pm at the D River Wayside. This year’s theme is
         
[Lynn] The 12th annual Kites Over New England Regional Kite Championships and Bob Tatten Memorial kite festival - the premier kiting event, sponsored by the Salem 5 Bank, in New England will again be held at the ballparks at Long Beach Reservation (Nahant Beach), featuring sport kite competitions and single line mass ascensions. Sponsored by The Salem 5 Bank. Free kites to the first 300 children.
EKG MEETING AND FUN FLY (United Kingdom)
[Inworth] One Sky One World
           
WHKF OSOW (United Kingdom)
[Near Swindon] One Sky One World fly-in. Every one welcome. Please register to make this a good event.
           
[Arvada]
           
OSOW (CO)
[Denver] One Sky One World promotes annual activities in concurrence with events in hundreds of locations around the world on the Second Sunday of Every October utilizing the multi-cultural symbol of the kite and the ocean of air that we all share. People are made aware of the kite’s contribution to cultural history, the arts and sciences through recognition and enjoyment of the kite, its many manifestations and the activity of kite flying as expressed in many nations and regions throughout recorded history. The art and entertainment activities associated with the One Sky One World event, leads community enjoyment, understanding and friendship between people, environmental awareness and promoting world peace.
           
[Fridley] MKS will observe a little larger One Sky One World event than in previous years. Dave Herzig will put on a kids kitemaking workshop from noon to 3 p.m. (or longer, depending on interest).

MKS will also have a booth to distribute ready-to-fly kites to people who come, but who do not want to make a kite at the workshop. MKS will also distribute information on upcoming kite events around the region.

Pat McGrann of the "Kitegang" will have a booth to display photos and information about his organization and the work they are doing to help people on the fringes of society in developing countries around the world. (See article on the Kitegang in the Fall issue of AKA Kiting.)

Music to fly by and public address to be provided by Mr. Kite, Craig Christensen. Come out and fly a kite with us on this international day of kite flying! This event will occur from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
           
[Columbia] Bring the family & join clubs from around the state from 11 AM - 4 PM!!!

Special Events include:
2:00 PM Mystery Ballet
2:15 PM FREE Miniature Kite Workshop
3:00 PM Miniature Kite Contest (Prizes!)
3:30 PM Ground Display Announced

Nacho Chips & Cheese will be available (free will donation)
           
[North Wildwood] !3th annual SJKF anniversary bash. come celebrate our offical joining as a club with the AKA. BBQ withplenty of food, short meeting, and auction. Many great items this year in the auction. Diana Strauss has donated a lot of great collectable items for this years auction. for more details contact mike.
           
[Lowville]
           
[Cleveland]
           
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[Jeddah] It is the first ever International Kite Festival and exhibition to be held in this part of the world.The event comprises of various aspects including free style kite flying, kite flying competition for all levels, exhibition gallery for the international kite history, workshops for adults and kids, exhibitions of various international Kite manufacturers
   
[Marseille]
         
Cape Town Kite Festival (South Africa)
[Cape Town] This is the 13th Cape Town International Kite Festival, raising funds for Cape Mental Health Society. The event is focused on family fun, with local and international kiters wowing the locals with their stunning kite creations.
         
WHKF WORKSHOP (United Kingdom)
[SWINDON] Kite making work shop taught by John Freeman. For details and location see web site.
         
[Outer Banks]
         
[Granbury] Join us for 2 days of fun flying. Flying Kites for Kids in Crisis. Benefiting The Children’s Advocacy of Hood & Somervell Counties. Kiters from all over Texas will be joining us. We will have lots of kite flying games, prizes, raffles, vendors, concessions and the list goes on. So, bring your lawn chair or blanket and come have fun.

Fun fly Kitemaking Watch the pro’s fly Raffles & Prizes Bol Races Face painting Bouncy House Novice Fly’s Vendors, Concessions and much more!!
         
Harden Kite Festival (Australia)
[Harden] The second Harden Kite Festival will be held on Saturday 20th October 2007 at the Picnic Racecourse in Harden. Harden is on the South West Slopes of NSW between Yass and Young. It is a wheat and sheep growing area. We held our first Festival last year and were very encouraged by the response, over 2000 people came from all over NSW and some interstate. Kite Buggy and Boarding demonstrations are held throughout the day and live entertainment and market stalls are also provided. The event is a free family friendly alcohol free day designed to introduce the uninitiated into the joys of kite flying while also providing excellent facilities for the experienced flyer.

Everyone most welcome.

[OREGON]
         
[Topeka] Topeka Kite Fliers is one of the main sponsors for the
American Diabetes Association Walk for a cure. We invite all kite fliers to paint the sky for the walkers at the
beautiful Lake Shawnee, Topeka, Kansas
 
         
[Princeton]
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[Jeddah] It is the first ever International Kite Festival and exhibition to be held in this part of the world.The event comprises of various aspects including free style kite flying, kite flying competition for all levels, exhibition gallery for the international kite history, workshops for adults and kids, exhibitions of various international Kite manufacturers
   
[Frejus]
         
[Clearwater] 2 days of flying fun. October 27th indoor fly at 1:00pm at The Minnreg Building, 6340 126th ave, Largo Fl. Followed by a spaghetti dinner ($5.00 per/person) and a live kite auction. Day 2, October 28th we'll all meet at Sand key Park, 1016 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, Fl for a day filled with events. Mass assention, buried treasure hunt, kids kite building, sport kite lessons and demos and more.
         
[Brookline] Annual fall Weather Festival at the Southern New England Weather Conference is a family event that promotes science of weather and the atmosphere. Outside activities from 10:00am-3:00pm include kite flying demonstrations and lessons, kite building workshops, and rocket launches. Inside hall for vendor booths and hands-on activity tables.
[Ville-Pommeroeul]
         
Fun Fly (WA)
[Grayland] This club fun fly is held the 4th Saturday of each month except for August and December.
Potluck dinner & meeting held at the Willapa Bay Grange. Call for directions.
[Bloomington] Event is a fun fly and one of our last flies of the calendar year.
           
[Seaside Heights] A great Fun fly and Peanut Butter themed bake off.
Two juding catagories kites and baked items.
Judges have asked please no peanut buter and choclate covered chicken wings this year.
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[Wrightsville]
         
[South Padre Island] Sport Kite Competition and Demos
Large Flow forms, candy drops
Fun Fly
         
[Camas]
         
[Hull]
[Quincy]
         
[Marlton] Great fun fly held in conjunction with the township parks commision. Kids kitemaking of the tyek sled. sandwiches and refreshments available at extra cost.
Nice size field, plenty of room for everyone.
 
         
[OREGON]
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