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20th Annual
Great Lakes Kite Festival
to benefit The Children's Leukemia Foundation
At the State Park in
Grand Haven, Michigan
May 16, & 17, 2009
Schedule of Events (tentative)
Featured Events:
** New this year
**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
Moonwalk and Inflatable Obstacle Course - Test your skill as you race through the course, or just bounce around for a while
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 - Check out the Giant Octopus and Trilobite kites- over 90 feet long!
Indoor Fly - Head to White Pines Middle School Friday night to watch as some of the best performers compete for your applause in the Indoor Fly. Yes, that's right, indoor kite flying!
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 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.
Friday, May 15, 2009
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7:00-9:00 p.m.
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Indoor Kite Fly at the White Pines Middle School Gym
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No on-field events will be held on Friday afternoon this year except our special Learn to Fly with the Pros Classes and a 3-6pm Power Flying Class with Chris Shultz of HQ Kites.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
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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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11:30
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Family Fun Tent 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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GRAND ASCENSION
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1:10
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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 17, 2009
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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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11:30
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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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1:00
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GRAND ASCENSION
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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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Get Updates on Events and Specials!
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