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Kite Festivals are enjoyed by millions of people every year all around the world. We even have a few of our own right here in Canada. What an incredible experience hanging out with all types of people, young and old, sharing a common passion. We may not be able to speak the same language at times but when it comes to kites and kite flying there are no barriers.
Check out the American Kitefliers Association for the latest updates of festivals around the world.
If you know of any kite festivals located in Canada and would like to let the world know about the event, please contact Bud Taylor at 403-948-1958 / info@kiteguys.ca
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Canadian Kite Festivals and local Community kite day events for 2011
- Kite Day in Okotoks Alta. April 17, 2011 - Okotoks 2nd Kite Day schedule for April 17th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Riverside Community Park (Click here for map) directly across the road from the Dawgs Baseball diamond.
WEATHER ALERT!!!! We may be postponed - More info to come.
- We'll be at Evanston Ridge on May 28, 2011. Helping to promote an open house for a new residental area in NW Calgary. We are looking for a few friends who want to help fly some kites that day. email to: budsy@shaw.ca I will fill you in on the details.
- Windscape Kite Festival in Swift Current, Saskatchewan is being held on June 24 to 26, 2011 on the Southwest Hill. This is always a fantastic event. It starts on the Wednesday with the annual "Long day's night music festival" and begins to mix in with kites by Friday and goes right through to Sunday to create one of the best, must attend Music / Kite Festivals in Canada. Hope to see you there.
- The 6th annual Parksville Lion's club kite festival on Vancouver island on July 16th and 17th , 2011. This is a two day event with a Teddy bear drop each day, lots of concessions, crafters and international sand sculptures event going on at the same time. Kite flying time 10 am to 5 pm each day on a grass field and good winds Location Community Park
Contact Kite festival
Chairman Clarence Esslinger
email to: cesslinger@shaw.ca
250-248-3796
Kites over Callingwood in Edmonton AB
Sept 3, 2011. Noon to 5:00 pm
Huge kite flying field located at The Callingwood Recreational center 17740 - 69 Ave.
vic.sharonbrown@shaw.ca
Kites and windsocks will be available for purchase.
Glastonbury Community Celebration in Edmonton AB
Sept 17 -18, 2011
Huge kite flying area, concessions, horse rides, wagon rides, kids kite making.
Kites and windsock will be available for purchase
More info to come.
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PAST
Events of 2010
June 12, 2010 Cederbrae Community Centre - Oakfield Drive SW Calgary AB.
Noon to 4:00 pm. Free goodies for the kids, bring the family and your kites out for an afternoon of fun and good times.
The Kite Guys will be on site displaying some of the big boys like Lou and Spike, we will also have our moblie retail outlet on site as well. You know we always have a large selection of kites with us and it's never a problem to get you in the air.
We can accept visa / master card and debit card for all your kite purchases out in the field.
Comments:
We had a fantastic time. The winds were very light so we couldn't get any big kites up but we did manage to get lots of the smaller kites in the airand flying. The kids and parents had wonderful time and even the Grandparents enjoyed the day.
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June 18-20, 2010 - This is a fantastic festival, one that you do not want to miss!
Windscape Kite Festival in Swift Current Saskatchewan.
Located at Marston Street and 11th Ave. Swift Current Sask.
10:00 am - dark and then the music gets started up. There will be night flying if the winds are with us.
Contact Shann at 306-778-2686 / email srgowan@yourlink.ca
Comments:
WOW another fantastic music / kite festival in Swift Current. There was threat of rain but we manage to get through the weekend fairly dry. Lots of large beautiful kites supplied by many of the kite club members from around Canada and the USA. Candy drops and Parabears on the go as well. The kids and parents once again in high spirits enjoying the many activities that happen at this event.
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July 17 - 18, 2010 - There is a bunch of us just showing up on site and have a "Fun fly weekend". It will not be a full scaled event that we've had in the past but a good old fashion fun fly. Bring the family and enjoy the weekend.
Children of the Wind Kite Festival in Pincher Creek Alberta. Located at the site of "The Old Man River Dam"
For more information contact Bud Taylor - 403-948-1958 / kiteguys@shaw.ca
http://sunnyalberta.com/kites/index.htm
Kites and windsocks will be available for purchase.
Comments:
Saturday was great, nice and sunny but the winds where lite. We did have a bunch of friends and families showed up to fly and support each other. We all flew and visit and chased one another around in the sky when we could. Sunday was better for wind. Got a bunch of KAP pictures of the Old Man Reservoir and area. Looks like this event has run its course. We will miss the comradery that's been here for the past 20 years.
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Sept 4, 2010
Kites over Callingwood
in Edmonton Alberta. Located at The Callingwood Recreational center 17740 - 69 Ave.
Contact Bud Taylor - 403-948-1958 / kiteguys@shaw.ca
Kites and windsocks will be available for purchase.
Comments:
Another fantastic time. Desite a couple of minor mini rain showers early in the day it was a great turnout. Wind conditions were good so we had plenty of beautiful kites in the sky. Hot dogs were plentyful and so were the kids.
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Sept 18, 2010
Glastonbury Park 1101 Grantham Drive, Edmonton Alberta. Family fun day.
www.glastonbury-cl.org "Family Appreciation day"
Kites and Windsock will be available for purchase.
Comments:
We had a super day. Manage to get lots of large kites up in the air and got quite a few comments from people on the other side of Edmonton who saw the Big kites way up high above the horizon. They even manage to lure some folks to come over and participate at this event. With the help from some friends from the community we manage to having many candy drops. The kids pockets were bulging with candy, what a funny sight. There were free hotdogs pop and chips for the families and Hay rides available as well. We had kite making on side and got quite a few sled kites in the air. Way too go you guys. Great event!
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