Berkeley Kite Festival
Kite battles, flying lessons and an epic candy drop
By Johnny Funcheap - posted 7/26/2014
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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.
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
