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  • Lake Harriet Kite Festival is CANCELLED Good Afternoon Fellow Kite Festival Members, It is with great sadness, our 11th Annual Lake Harriet Kite Festival has cancelled.  Based on reports fromMinneapolis Park and Recreation Board Maintenance Department and the DNR, Lake Harriet is not safe to have an event on the ice.  As of yesterday afternoon, there was open water on the lake which causes a lot of water movement underneath that would comprise the ice.  Also,  there is 7 inches of ice near the refectory and bandstand about 100 yards from the shore line (which we need 12 solid inches of ice) to be safe and with upcoming warmer daytime temperatures next week, Minneapolis Park Board along withDNR, has decided to cancel Kite ...
    Posted Jan 16, 2012 4:35 AM by Dean Murray
  • New Years Day Fly is Cancelled The weather forecast for New Years Day is looking bad for kite flying. Good chance of some snow or freezing rain. Also the winds are supposed to be 25 + with gusts up to 50 mph.The fly in Lakeville, MN, January 1, 2012 is cancelled because of weather.We wish everyone a very happy New Year and hope to have better conditions for Jan 1, 2013.
    Posted Jan 1, 2012 9:56 AM by Dean Murray
  • January Events -- Mr. Kite's New Years Fly & 11th Annual Lake Harriet Kite Festival Many times people seem surprised that we have kite events in the winter. Winter is a great time to fly kites. The people of Minnesota are hardy folks that like all kinds of outdoor activities.We have a couple of favorite events coming up in January!Please check our event calendar for the latest schedule of events.On January 1st is Mr. Kite's Annual New Years Day Kite Fly. It's in Lakeville, MN from 11am - 3pm at North Park.  This is a good park with lots of room to fly kites and a park shelter where you can come in from the cold for lunch and fellowship.  So bring a kite to fly and food to share.  You ...
    Posted Dec 17, 2011 9:46 AM by Dean Murray
  • Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving! Eat.Enjoy time with family and friends.Eat.Watch football.Eat.Nap a little or go fly a kite...Plan that shopping trip tomorrowMake a turkey sandwich.Remember to take silly costumes off the pets.Find that left over piece of pie you hid.
    Posted Nov 19, 2011 11:57 AM by Dean Murray
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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!)

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