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Berkeley Kite Festival

Kite battles, flying lessons and an epic candy drop
By - posted 7/26/2014 No Comment

Kites aren’t just for kids any more. Experience the artistry of modern kite flying at the 29th Annual Berkeley Kite Festival & West Coast Kite Championships from 10 am to 6 pm on July 26-27, 2014.

You’ll find something for everyone, from the giant creature kites as big as houses, to the free kite making and free candy drops for kids.

2014 Berkeley Kite Festival

Hands-on Activities:

  • Free Kite Making: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Free Candy Drops: 2:30 pm
  • Free Kite Flying Lessons: 11 am to 4 pm
  • Free Rokkaku Kite 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:

  • World’s 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
  • Food & Music
  • Arts & Crafts Booths

Admission is free, but parking in the Marina is $15. Overflow Parking at Golden Gate Fields is $15 and includes free shuttles to and from the festival.

Photo credit: Bradley of OutSF Meetup Group