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Bols from the MKS workshop
BOLS!  Some of the Bols from the March 2013  MKS workshop.

Recent Announcements

  • Bol Race Pictures from Bloomington Kite Day, May 4th Thank you to the Bloomington Human Services Department for sharing pictures from Kite Day with us!  We had a great time with the Bol races and kite making.
    Posted May 17, 2013, 6:57 AM by Minnesota KiteSociety
  • Going to be a great weekend to get out and fly. Here are a couple of flying events from the calendar to checkout.   Syren Lilac Festival Kids' Kite Making Workshop and Fun Fly When:  Sat, May 18, 11am – 3pm   Where: Burnett County Airport, 7425 County Road K, Siren, WI (north end of Siren) (map)   Description:  Named for the lilac flower ('Syren' in Swedish), Siren will be hosting a variety of activities and sales to honor their heritage. Festival to include a kite fly and kids kite making workshop put on by the Minnesota Kite Society (MKS), 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Burnett County Airport on the north end of town.   The airport address is 7425 County Road K in Siren. FFI, call 715-349-7076. The kite fly will occur east of the south end of Runway 32. This ...
    Posted May 16, 2013, 12:22 PM by Minnesota KiteSociety
  • Great Video about bridle management! Just put an excellent video about bridle management and how to Daisy Chain on the MKS - Fly With Us! Blog page.Check it out!  Here is a link. http://blog.mnkites.org/    Or there is a link to the MKS - Fly With Us! page in the menu on the left side of the page.
    Posted May 10, 2013, 5:47 AM by Dean Murray
  • Join us Saturday at Bloomington Sister City "Kite Day" Bloomington Sister City "Kite Day" WhenSat, May 4, 1pm – 4pm WhereValley View Elementary School, 351 East 88th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420 (map) DescriptionEvent celebrates Children’s Day in Japan Saturday, May 4, 1-4 p.m. Valley View Elementary School Play Fields NW corner of 90th St. & Portland Ave. S, Bloomington, MN Free admission! Live music! City of Bloomington has Free kites for ages 18 and under (while supplies last) MKS will have kids kite making - $5 per kite MKS will also have Bol races!Kite Day Flyer (142kb pdf) Sponsored by: City of Bloomington Questions? 952.563.8713, TTY 952.563.8740 humanservices@ci.bloomington.mn.us http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/dept/commserv ...
    Posted May 1, 2013, 9:52 AM by Minnesota KiteSociety
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Learn more About MKS here, check out some of the upcoming events, or find out how to become a member of the MN Kite Society.

Why You Should Join Our Club

The Minnesota Kite Society is dedicated to the promotion of kite flying throughout the State of Minnesota. The Minnesota Kite Society (MKS) is non-profit, non-discriminatory, all volunteer, and dedicated to widening the base of kite flying by providing information, assistance, and direction to interested parties.

MKS puts on kite flying events and kite building workshops helping to bring people into kiting. Kite flys are open to the public. All are welcome.

Flying kites has changed over the years. It's a great family activity. There are many kinds of kites, something for everyone.  The traditional single line kites, fancy show kites, duel-line and quad-line sport kites, fighters, traction/power kites. Kites can range from a couple dollars at the department store to several thousand dollars for the giant show kites.

KITE FLYING IS FUN! Come fly with us!

 Tips for Safe and Courteous Kite Flying
  • Never fly a kite near power lines. Never fly a kite in the rain. (Avoid potential electrical hazards to prevent shocks!)
  • Never fly a stunt kite above people's heads or in an unsafe or reckless manner. (You could hurt yourself or someone else.)
  • Always be aware of where people are and where other's kites are when you are flying your kite.
  • Always follow the instructions before assembling and flying a kite. (You will have a safer and more enjoyable time flying it.)
  • If your flying line tangles with some else's line, walk towards that person to untangle them. (It's easier and it works!)