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Kitefliers often get together to fly, to display their kites, and sometimes to make kites. These events vary in scale from large week long international events to small one - day local events. Most kite festivals are public events, workshops usually require booking.

Resources in This Category

• Bali Kite Festival

  http://www.dancingfrog.net/Bali_kite_festival/index.html
  Report on the biannual Bali Kite Festival.

• Basingstoke Kite Festival

  http://www.basingstokekitefestival.org.uk/
  Annual kite flying event in the UK.

• Berck 2001

  http://members.tele2.nl/RedBaronKite/berck/berck2001.htm
  Gallery from major international festival by the Red Baron Kite Team.

• Berck Kite Fest - France

  http://www.subvision.net/sky/events/berck/
  Photo albums from 1999 to present.

• Berrow 1996

  http://www.festivals.tug.com/berrow96/
  Includes an amusing text report on the Berrow buggy festival 1996.

• Brighton Kite Festival

  http://www.whizzieworld.free-online.co.uk/
  A free UK kite festival run by the Brighton Kite Flyers for both the family and the enthusiast.

• Brisbane Kite Festival

  http://www.brisbanekitefestival.com.au/?utm_source=brisbanekitefestival.com&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=brisbanekitefestival.com
  Annual October event. Find general information and location map.

• Bristol 1995

  http://www.festivals.tug.com/bristol95/
  Report on Bristol 1995, published in Drachen Magazin.

• Chicago Kite

  http://www.chicagokite.com/festivals.html
  Features events in and around Chicago, other towns in Illinois, Wisconsin and the Midwest.

• Cleethorpes International Festival of the Air

  http://www.kiteman.co.uk/CleethorpesKiteFestival.html
  Organised by Malcolm Goodman.

• Fort Worden Kitemakers Conference

  http://www.kitemakers.org/
  Held annually on the first weekend in March. Includes a list of teachers and classes, photos, and instructor application and raffle forms. Located in Port Townsend, Washington, United States.

• Kites Over Burlington

  http://members.tripod.com/twelvewinds/
  Festival in Iowa, sponsored by Burlington Jaycees.

• Marina International Festival of the Winds

  http://www.marinafestival.com/
  Held in Marina California, this festival includes kites, hang gliders, paper airplanes, food and music.

• National Kite Month

  http://www.nationalkitemonth.org/
  A non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and support of kiting helps plan kite festivals each spring.

• Oregon Kitemakers Retreat

  http://kitemakersretreat.com/
  Kitemakers retreat in January on the Oregon coast. In attendance are kite making instructors from all over the US and the world. Site provides lodging information, instructor bios, and registration packets.

• Pasir Gudang

  http://www.kiteman.co.uk/Malaysia.html
  Report on the Pasir Gudang festival in Malaysia.

• SAKFA Festival

  http://members.tripod.com/~SAKFA/sakfa_festival.html
  South African Kite Flyers Association International Kite Festival at Van Riebeeck Strand Melkbosstrand.

• Sky, Wind & World

  http://www.skywindworld.org/
  Millennium Kite Exhibition in Billings, MT

• Streatham Common Kite Day

  http://www.streathamkiteday.org.uk/
  Family fun day fly-in, South London.

• Travemuende Kite and Fireworks Show 2002

  http://subvision.net/vision/burning-sky/trave2002/index.htm
  Photos and a brief review of the event.

• Washington State International Kite Festival

  http://www.kitefestival.com/
  Long Beach, WA festival held annually in August.

• Washington Tyne and Wear 1995

  http://www.festivals.tug.com/washington95/
  Report published in Drachen Magazin.

• Washington Tyne and Wear 1999

  http://www.festivals.tug.com/washington99/
  Includes gallery of images from the biggest festival in the UK.

• Washington/Sunderland Kite Festival

  http://www.kiteman.co.uk/WashEvent%20information.htm
  Report by the organisaer - Malcolm Goodman.

• Western Lake District KiteFest

  http://www.kite-fest.co.uk/
  Annual May event in the UK. Includes typical programme and photos.

• World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame

  http://www.worldkitemuseum.com/
  The World Kite Museum celebrates the achievements and magic of kiting world-wide.

 

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