Go fly a kite to celebrate National Kite Month this April. But, first make your own kite. Watch kite demonstrations by kiting professionals. And, soak up the excitement of the kids and adults who have made this epic kite festival in Pennsylvania an annual tradition.
End National Kite Month on a high note by attending the annual Go Fly A Kite! Day, a spectacular kite festival hosted by the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department.
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This year’s celebration partners with the Berks County YMCA’s Annual Healthy Kids Day, promising a day of non-stop fun and excitement for the whole family.
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Bring your favorite kite then watch the kids make their very own kites at the Sled Kite Workshop. They can then enter their kites into the Sled Kite Contest. Kite flying winners will win prizes.
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Relive the days of childhood by making your own newspaper (only newspaper is allowed) kite then entering it in the Newspaper Kite Division. Fly your kite for the judges starting at 2:30 p.m.
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Watch as professional kiters fly their homemade kites high in the air, competing in such categories as flat/bowed/delta kites and soft/semi-rigged kites.
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The festival also features a variety of family-friendly activities, including an appearance by a screech owl from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, professional kite demos, hot air balloon demos, a home run derby, and arts and crafts.
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Spend the day making, flying, and marveling at a spectacular array of kites at the annual free Go Fly A Kite! Day, slated for Saturday, April 29, 2017 from noon to 5 p.m. A rain date has been set for April 30.
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Address: Berks County Youth Recreation Facility 1098 County Road Leesport PA 19533 610-374-2944 Click here for more information.
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Have you ever attended the Bucks County Kite Festival in Pennsylvania? Share your experiences below! Don’t forget to start making plans to visit the epic Lantern Fest, slated for September 9, 2017 at the Poconos Raceway.
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