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6th Annual Kite Festival

Saturday and Sunday
August 14 & 15, 2010
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kite-Flying Performances
and Kite-Making Workshops

In the open area near Evening Island, enjoy soaring stunt kite performances by members of the Chicago Fire Kite Team and members of the Kite Society of Wisconsin & Illinois, set to music.

These high-flying professionals demonstrate awesome feats of beauty and great skill. The Chicago Fire Kite Team has been competing and demonstrating team sport kite ballet and precision since 1986. Invited to kite festivals around the world, they have flown in front of friendly crowds in England, France, Japan, and Canada as well as the United States.

Walk or take the free tram to the festival. Ice cream, beverages, and many lunch options will be available for purchase on the West Meadow.

Chicago Fire Performance	'Why to fly' with Kathy	Kids flying kites at intermission

Participants may bring and fly their own kites in the designated "Kite Festival" area between performances. Kids (big and little) can also make their own paper kites at workshops over the weekend from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kites will also be available for purchase at the Gift of Wings booth (Gift of Wings is a kite retailer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin). The free Kids' Mad Dash rewards the first kids to get their kites built and in the air. Preregistration is at the Gift of Wings tent.

The Fifth Annual Kite Festival was brought to you by the
Chicago Botanic Garden, the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois,
Gift of Wings, and Edy's Grand Ice Cream.