Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Family Fun Day Ideas- Kite Festival


Outta Sight Kite Flight

Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8, 2008; 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Kennedy Park, 4051 5th Avenue

A grand launch of more than 300 kites will officially kick-off the event. See flying demonstrations of gigantic show kites (100+ feet) and very cool stunt kite demonstrations by professional flyers from the around the Midwest.

Free kites to the first 100 kids to register for the Kids Mad Dash.

Kids can participate in kite-making and kite-decorating workshops, and there will be kite flying lessons and kite flying contests throughout the day for all ages. Bring your own kite or buy one at the event. Need help getting your kite airborne? Pick up a free pocket guide to kite flying provided by the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois for tips from the pros.

The Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois will be grilling up burgers, brats and hotdogs for purchase, or bring your own picnic lunch.

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