Friday, January 16, 2015 Update - Lake Harriet KiteFest is On For Tomorrow, Saturday, January 17 Noon to 4 pm. See You There!
 

2015 14th Annual Winter Kite Festival  
Saturday, January 17
Noon to 4 pm
Lake Harriet Band Shell 
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) will host the 14th annual Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival on January 17, 2015 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, roasted marshmallows over a fire, kids' ice fishing village, 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.
In case of extreme weather or poor ice conditions, the event will be re-scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2015. Event updates as a result of extreme weather or poor ice conditions will be posted Friday afternoon on www.eastharriet.org

Thanks to Our KiteFest Sponsors!

Local businesses and organizations providing sponsorships to help make this event happen include: 
Gold Sponsor 
Car2Go

Silver Sponsors
Nicollet Ace Hardware
Lakewood Cemetery

Bronze Sponsors
Kinderberry Hill

Patrons
Lake Harriet Veterinary
Nicollet-East Harriet Business Association (NEHBA) 
Walker Methodist
 
Special thanks to Maryjo Hackett of mjhackett design for creating the 2015 Winter KiteFest Poster! 

KiteFest Photos from Past Years!

KiteFest made the City Pages Top 50 Things To Do Before You Die! #37 Check it out here! 

KiteFest 2013

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