13th Annual Winter Kite Festival 2014 Saturday, January 18
Noon to 4 pm
Lake Harriet Band Shell
Noon to 4 pm
Lake Harriet Band Shell
The lake was filled with music by Mr. Kite, enthusiastic kite flyers of all kinds and never ending lines for hot cocoa, cider, food and horse drawn wagon rides! The 13th annual KiteFest on Saturday, January 18, began at noon with near perfect kite flying weather. The Minnesota kite society brought out the really big kites while helping beginners maneuver the smaller ones. Kids could try their hand at ice fishing under the guidance of Tips Outdoors, try snowshoeing with the help the Park Naturalist or make a hands on activity with the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Although, the day started with 5" of snow dumped on the city, people walked over from their neighboring houses or parked far away and hiked over snowbanks to reach the event. Fun was had by all and the festival was a huge success!
KiteFest sponsors include East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association (EHFNA), Linden HIlls Neighborhood Council (LHiNC), Minnesota Kite Society and Tips Outdoors.
Although, the day started with 5" of snow dumped on the city, people walked over from their neighboring houses or parked far away and hiked over snowbanks to reach the event. Fun was had by all and the festival was a huge success!
KiteFest sponsors include East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association (EHFNA), Linden HIlls Neighborhood Council (LHiNC), Minnesota Kite Society and Tips Outdoors.
KiteFest made the City Pages Top 50 Things To Do Before You Die! #37 Check it out here!
Thanks to Our KiteFest Sponsors!
Local businesses and organizations providing sponsorships to help make this event happen include:
Gold Sponsor
Car2Go,
Silver Sponsors
Lakewood Cemetery
Nicollet Ace Hardware
Kinderberry Hill
Bronze Sponsors
Lake Harriet Veterinary
Quality Coaches
Nicollet-East Harriet Business Association (NEHBA)
Fuller Park Council
Special thanks to Maryjo Hackett of mjhackett design for creating the 2014 Winter KiteFest Poster!
Gold Sponsor
Car2Go,
Silver Sponsors
Lakewood Cemetery
Nicollet Ace Hardware
Kinderberry Hill
Bronze Sponsors
Lake Harriet Veterinary
Quality Coaches
Nicollet-East Harriet Business Association (NEHBA)
Fuller Park Council
Special thanks to Maryjo Hackett of mjhackett design for creating the 2014 Winter KiteFest Poster!
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) will host the 13th annual Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival on January 18, 2014 from noon to 4 p.m. The Kite Festival will take place at the north end of Lake Harriet near the Bandshell. This all-ages regional event is open to the public and admission is free.
This spectacular event features kites of all sizes, shapes and colors, hot cocoa and cider and roasted marshmallows over a fire. Other popular events include kids’ ice fishing, horse drawn wagon rides, snowshoeing and music.
Minnesota Kite Society experts will demonstrate their skills maneuvering kites throughout the day, and offer their expertise to kite flying enthusiasts and to those who are new to the pastime. Bring your own kite, or buy an inexpensive one at the lake.
Tips Outdoors will teach kids ice fishing skills and safety tips. Equipment and permits for children will be provided.
KiteFest sponsors include East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association (EHFNA), Linden HIlls Neighborhood Council (LHiNC), Minnesota Kite Society and Tips Outdoors.
This spectacular event features kites of all sizes, shapes and colors, hot cocoa and cider and roasted marshmallows over a fire. Other popular events include kids’ ice fishing, horse drawn wagon rides, snowshoeing and music.
Minnesota Kite Society experts will demonstrate their skills maneuvering kites throughout the day, and offer their expertise to kite flying enthusiasts and to those who are new to the pastime. Bring your own kite, or buy an inexpensive one at the lake.
Tips Outdoors will teach kids ice fishing skills and safety tips. Equipment and permits for children will be provided.
KiteFest sponsors include East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association (EHFNA), Linden HIlls Neighborhood Council (LHiNC), Minnesota Kite Society and Tips Outdoors.
KiteFest 2013
Thank You 2013 KiteFest Sponsors!
Lakewood Cemetery
Nicollet Ace Hardware Kinderberry Hill Neighbors for Perry Quality Coaches Blackbird Cafe The Chair a Salon Moe Body Works Parents Auto Amigo Service Center Walker Methodist Saving Tape Media Conversion Sugar-Sugar Candy Special Thanks Kinderberry Hill
Special Thanks to Kinderberry Hills for donating prizes to the Children's Scavenger Hunt in addition to their sponsorship. Also, three children each won a copy of One Frozen Lake, signed and donated by author, Deb Larson of Kinderberry Hills and published by the Minnesota Historical Society.
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Big Thank You 2013 KiteFest Volunteers!
A big thank you to the KiteFest volunteers who simmered and served up hot spiced cider, sold and assembled kites, assisted with the kid's scavenger hunt and the horse and wagon rides.
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