18th Annual Winter Kite Festival January 26, 2019
Noon - 4pm
Lake Harriet Bandshell
4135 W Lake Harriet Parkway
Join us for the 18th Annual Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival taking place on the north end of Lake Harriet near the Lake Harriet Band Shell. Kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes will fly over frozen Lake Harriet. This is a free, fun, family festival including:
Click here for more Kite Festival information.
Parking:
Held at the north end of Lake Harriet near the Bandshell, free lot parking is available on site. Please keep in mind lots fill quickly; however, free on-street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. A shuttle will be available to and from Burroughs Elementary School (1601 W 50th St. Minneapolis, MN 55419) from 11:45 am to 4 pm.
West Lake Harriet Parkway delays are expected. Allow ample time to find a spot and walk to the venue.
- Minneapolis Park Board naturalists on site with snowshoes to lend
- Tips Outdoors will teach kids ice fishing skills and safety tips. Equipment and permits for children will be provided.
- A marshmallow roast
- Music on the ice
- Farmstead Bike Shop Fat tire bike demo
- New this year - There will be a heated tent with entertainment!
- Minnesota Kite Society experts will be on hand to demonstrate maneuvering spectacular kites throughout the day, offering their expertise to kite flying enthusiasts and to those who are new to the pastime. Bring your own kite, or buy one at the lake to support the East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association (EHFNA).
Click here for more Kite Festival information.
Parking:
Held at the north end of Lake Harriet near the Bandshell, free lot parking is available on site. Please keep in mind lots fill quickly; however, free on-street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. A shuttle will be available to and from Burroughs Elementary School (1601 W 50th St. Minneapolis, MN 55419) from 11:45 am to 4 pm.
West Lake Harriet Parkway delays are expected. Allow ample time to find a spot and walk to the venue.
Photos from 2018:
Thank You to 2018's KiteFest Sponsors!
A huge thanks to our local businesses who support this free event by sponsoring Mr. Kite, s'mores and other activities!
Presenting Sponsor
TEA2 Presenting Sponsor
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Contributing Sponsor
Renewal by Anderson Contributing Sponsor
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Community Sponsors
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