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 Save next year's dates!
May 20-22, 2011
22nd Annual
Great Lakes Kite Festival
At the State Park in
Grand Haven, Michigan
May 21, 22 & 23, 2010
Schedule of Events
All events are subject to change due to wind and weather conditions.
The giant kites will be in the air all day, wind permitting. Our main demonstration field will have new and different kite performances throughout the day.
Featured Events:
Learn to Fly with the Pros – Check out our available Friday classes for dual line and quad line flying with National Champions Zach Gordon and John Baressi and iQuad.
Get more information here.
Main Demonstration Field with incredible kite ballets - Performances running continuously Saturday and Sunday
World's Largest Outdoor Kite Store - See the best in new kite flying gear in our huge on-the-beach kite store. All the latest 2010 kites will be available for you to see and there will be many that you can test fly. There will also be a fantastic selection of windsocks and toys being presented by our seriously fun staff. Open Friday at 1pm through the close of the event on Sunday.
Inflatable Obstacle Course - Tons of fun for all the kids. Let them run out some of their energy prior to heading home. Open Saturday 11-5 and Sunday 11-4. Proceeds benefit Love, INC.
Manufacturers' Test Fields - Test fly the latest and greatest from some of the best names in kiting, including Prism and Revolution; also be sure to stop by the power kiting field sponsored by HQ kites.
Giant Kites - Kites as big as school buses – yes you read right – school buses. We will have anywhere from 3-6 kites that are 90 feet long and 40 wide depending on the wind conditions. Kites fly all day Saturday and Sunday.
Indoor Fly - Head to White Pines Middle School Friday night from 7:00pm - 8:30pm to watch as some of the best performers compete for your applause in the Indoor Fly. Yes, that's right, indoor kite flying! Map
Power Kite Flying Field - We will have power kites available for those of you who want to give it a try. The field will be open Friday afternoon and all day Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by HQ kites.
Kiteboarding Demonstrations – If the wind is blowing strong enough we will have a few local riders out on the water. Check out our complete kiteboarding school and shop at www.mackiteboarding.com.
Stand Up Paddle Surfing – Ever wonder what it feels like to walk on water? Check out the hottest water sport around. We will have 4 boards available for you to ride. We highly recommend that you have a wetsuit and booties since you will be paddling on Lake Michigan and it is still quite cold in May. Boards available if the weather permits.
Night Fly - Come back out Saturday night to watch us light up the sky as illuminated kites dance through the air.
Open Flying Field - An open area where everyone has the ability to help us decorate the sky with their own kites.
Schedule of Events
All Day Saturday and Sunday Events
- Kite Ballet Field – Teams, Pairs and Individuals flying to music. The highlight of Great Lakes Kite Festival
- Giant Kites – If there is wind they will be flying as many big kites as possible
- Test Flight Fields will be open to try new kites
Friday, May 21, 2010
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10:00 a.m.
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Learn to Fly with the Pros Session 1 (2 hours)
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1:00 p.m.
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Learn to Fly with the Pros Session 2 (2 hours)
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4:00 p.m.
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Friday Evening Kickoff - Come see Chicago Fire, Team iQuad and national Champion Zach Gordon turn the sky in to a ballet of color
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7:00-8:30 p.m.
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Indoor Kite Fly at the White Pines Middle School Gym Map
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
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10:00 a.m.
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Revolution Ballet with iQuad
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10:30
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Chicago Fire National Championship Team Demonstration
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11:00
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90 foot Octopus and Trilobite Launch
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11:00
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Stunt Kite Team and Pairs Ballet Routines
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11:00
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Inflatable Obstacle Course Opens
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12:00 noon
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Windjammers Kite Team
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12:30 p.m.
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Revolution Quadline Kite Demonstration
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1:00
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Chicago Fire National Championship Team Demonstration
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1:30
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iQuad Revolution Kite Team
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2:00
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Windjammers Kite Team
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2:15
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Candy Drop
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2:30
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Chicago Fire National Championship Team Demonstration
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3:00
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iQuad Revolution Kite Team
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3:30
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Fighter Kite Demonstrations
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4:00
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Stunt Kite Team and Pairs Demonstrations
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4:45
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Mega Team Stunt Kite Demonstrations
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9:30-10:30 p.m.
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Night Fly on the Beach - Bring your Lighted Kites!
Spot lights welcomed!
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
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10:45
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Opening Ceremonies
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11:00
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90 foot Octopus and Trilobite Launch
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11:00
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Inflatable Obstacle Course Opens
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11:30
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Stunt Kite Team and Pairs Ballet Routines
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12:00 noon
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iQuad Revolution Kite Team
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12:30 p.m.
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Revolution Quadline Kite Demonstration
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1:30
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iQuad Revolution Kite Team
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2:00
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Single Line Kite Parade
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2:15
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Candy Drop
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2:30
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Chicago Fire National Championship Team Demonstration
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3:00
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Windjammers Kite Team
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3:30
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Fighter Kite Demonstrations
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4:00
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Stunt Kite Team and Pairs Demonstrations
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4:45
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Mega Team Stunt Kite Demonstrations
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5:00
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Event Closing Ceremonies
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