Berkeley Kite Festival

When
Event has passed (Sat Jul 26, 2014 - Sun Jul 27, 2014)
Tags
City Events, Outdoor Festivals, Family
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Description

We invite you to become part of our Berkeley Kite Festival where the earth, wind, and sky combine to create an unequaled festival experience. During the past 29 years, the Berkeley Kite Festival has developed a soaring reputation as one of the premier free family festivals on the West Coast.

Kites aren't just for kids any more. Experience the excitement and artistry of modern kite flying. You'll find something for everyone at the Berkeley Kite Festival. From the Giant Creature Kites as big as houses, to the free Kite Making and Candy Drop for kids, you don't want to miss this year’s Annual Berkeley Kite Festival.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES:
» Free Kite Making, 11:00-1:00
» Free Candy Drops, 2:30
» Free Kite Flying Lessons, 11:00-4:00
» Free Rokkaku Battle

SPECIAL GUESTS:
» The Berkeley Kite Wranglers & Friends
» Bay Area Sport Kite League
» Sode Cho Kite Team of Hamamatsu Japan
» Brian Champie’s King of the Hill Gang

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
» Worlds Largest Octopus Kite
» Humongous Kites: Bigger than a house and longer than a train!
» Team Kite Ballet
» The Berkeley Kite Wranglers & Friends
» West Coast Kite Championship competition presented by BASKL
» 20,000 sq. ft. of Giant Creature Kites from New Zealand!
» Taiko Drummers
» Japanese-Style Rokkaku Kite Battle for the Skies
» Giant Kite Sales Tent
» Manufacturers' Demonstrations
» Free Kite Making, Kite Flying Lessons and Candy Drop!
» Great Food & Music!
» Arts & Crafts Booths
» Sunday Evening Dinner Cruise on the Empress Hornblower Dining Yacht

More Info

Link
http://www.highlinekites.com/pages.php?pageid=21
Call
510-235-KITE (5483)
Email
Contact Form (account required)

Schedule

Cesar E. Chavez Park
11 Spinnaker Way
Berkeley, CA
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Location

  1. Cesar E. Chavez Park
    11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA