02/19/2011 - Color the Wind

10th Annual Color The Wind Kite Festival

When Sat, February 19, 12pm – 5pm

Where On the ice of Clear Lake near the downtown sea wall,

Clear Lake, IA 50428 (map)

Description Event is the largest winter kite festival in the Upper Midwest. Experienced kite fliers from all over the Midwest attend and fly unique handmade and large display kites. The public is welcomed and encouraged to participate. Bring your own kites or purchase one at the festival.

For more information see http://colorthewind.org/

This is one of the best festivals, highly recommended that you attend if you can. You will not be disappointed. Check out the color the wind website for pictures from past years or pictures on the MKS Past Events page from last year.

Here is a link to our blog story about the Kite Art exhibit in Clear Lake that is related to Color the Wind.

Here is a link to television coverage of Color the Wind by Channel 3, KIMT in Clear Lake, IA.

Here is a link where you'll find photos of Color the Wind by David Bunkofske, Burt, Iowa. Enjoy! http://dlbunk.zenfolio.com/p578652637

Here is a really nice story and pictures on the Bestsellers Coffee Bar & Cafe Blog by Frank Pearson. http://www.bestsellerscoffeebar.com/dancing-in-the-wind

MKS member, Bob Glass shared the following video from 2011 Color the Wind. All of the pictures were captured by Bob's KAP system. (Kite Aerial Photography). Very cool perspective.

MKS President, Tom Cross shared the following pictures that he took at Color the Wind.

If you have pictures and/or videos from this event to share with everyone, please send links to flywithus@mnkites.org

Thanks!