World Kite Museum and Washington State International Kite Festival in Long Beach, Washington

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Multiple Day Events

Indoor Kite Flying

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Ron Suyematsu, Event Director

Wednesday & Thursday
4:00 - 6:15p.m.: open gym for flyers
6:15 - 7:00p.m.: warmup for demos
7:00 - 8:15p.m.: demos

Friday, Indoor Competition
6:15 - 7:00p.m.: setup and warmup
7:00 - 8:15p.m.: competition

Indoor kite flying using lightweight kites will be located at the Long Beach Elementary School. The school is located on Washington, between 4th and 5th Streets south (two blocks east of Pacific Avenue).

Awards

Wednesday through Saturday

Please vote for your favorite "top kid on the beach" and "super senior"

Ballots available Wednesday morning at the Kids’ Day Registration Table and Wednesday afternoon through Saturday at the WKA headquarters.

There are always several special folks on the beach who spend a great deal of time and energy at WSIKF doing things to attract kids to the sport of kiting. This award is to acknowledge their efforts. Please nominate people you see on the beach who you feel should receive this award in each of two categories: “TOP KID ON THE BEACH” (under 60) and “SUPER SENIOR” (over 60). Be sure to also fill in WHY you think the person you nominate should receive this award. All nomination forms will eventually be passed on to the named people so that they know that their efforts are appreciated and they will be encouraged to do it again next year!

Held the 3rd Full Week of August Each Year:
August 18-24, 2008
August 17-23, 2009

Fighter Kite Flying Sponsored by NorthAmerican Fighter Kite Association
Please check the Northwest American Fighter Kite Association for more current information about these events.
Fighter Kite Training Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 1:00 - 3:00p.m Fighter Kite Training will be conducted near the west end of the Bolstad approach. Look for a sign of a couple of fighter kite flyers waiting to make themselves feel useful. This will provide an opportunity for first time fighter kite purchasers to get their kites in the air under the helpful supervision of an experienced fighter kite flyer. Some kites and line will be available for training purposes and repairs.	WSIKF / NAFKA Short line Fighter Kite World Cup Friday & Saturday Chuck Lund, Event Director 10 9:00a.m. Fields C & D Register for the experienced Short line Fighter Kite Line Touch competition at the Fighter Kite flying field throughout the week, prior to start of competition. This is the “Big One”. About 50 of the best Fighter Kite pilots from all around the country will be put to the test. This is a 2-day Fighter Kite Frenzy. Registration: 9:00a.m. at fighter fields Competition: Begins ASAP both days Initial parings will be determined by random drawing. Competition format will be explained at a mandatory pilots' meeting, prior to competition. NO CUTTING LINE OR KEVLAR ALLOWED IN ANY FESTIVAL AREA!!!!!!!
NAFKA Fighter Kite Challenge Friday & Saturday Bruce & Donna Lambert, Event Directors 10:00a.m., Field C This is open to all newer fighter kite flyers who have little or modest flying experience and want to have a ton of fun!	Fighter Kite Flight Sunday Fighter Kites will be flying in the Fighter Kite flying area, come and see us!!!!!!!