Family Kite Festival

Here we go again!! Flying High On Milwaukee’s Lakefront!

On Saturday, May 23rd, and Sunday May 24th, The Kite Society of Wisconsin and Gift of Wings are presenting the Maggiano's Little Italy FAMILY KITE FESTIVAL, presented by Renewal by Anderson & Cedar Crest Ice Cream ... 28 Years, in Veterans Park on Milwaukee's lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday, with the Fast Track Oil Change GRAND LAUNCH of 500+ kites at NOON! Yes...Now TWO days of high flying fun!! 

Chicago Fire and the Windjammers precision kite flying teams will be performing three times each day during this event.  They are world renowned professional kite flying teams from the Chicago/Detroit areas.  In addition, The Canadian Dream Team and Jean Lemire from Montreal, Canada, will be making their 12th appearance with their large 75 foot Teddy Bear kite, and this year , TWO Super Giant Octopus kites.  Josh Gordon and his brother Zach Gordon will be flying several spectacular stunt kite routines throughout the day. These guys are great! Milwaukee's own Mike Delfar, Paul Koepke, all Professional kite flyers, will also be performing.    This family event is FREE to all, with FREE parking.

We will also be giving away free kites to the first 100 kids that participate in the "KIDS MAD DASH".  Imagine 100 kids launching their kites all at the same time.   LOOK OUT!! Everydry Waterproofing is sponsoring our Candy Drop, so get ready for that great event. Kites are available for sale during the event. How about a Rokkakku Kite demo? It’s all new this Spring!! Thanks to the Park East for being our host hotel. 414/305-3145 and feel free to check out www.giftofwings.com for more information.