Top 10+ Frequently Asked Questions: Is there an admission fee? The Berkeley Kite Festival is always FREE! There is no admission fee. Is there a parking fee? Yes, parking in the Marina is $10 and includes Shuttle service to the festival from the parking area. The Berkeley Rotary Club and the Seeds Organization in coordination with the City of Berkeley manage all parking matters. All parking fees will go directly to these organizations and to finance the shuttle service. Can I bring my dog? Of course you can. However, the kite festival draws large crowds so, if your dog may be disturbed by the crush of people or colorful flying objects, this may not be the best place for them. Note: All dogs are required to be "on leash" at all times. What hotel should out of town visitors use? We are excited to have the DoubleTree & Executive Meeting Center as the Official Hotel of the Berkeley Kite Festival & WCKC. The Doubletree is a resortclass hotel located a mere stone’s throw from the Festival site. With the new name comes those world-famous, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, still warm and offered free at check-in! Festival veterans all say the DoubleTree is the best place to stay to get the full Berkeley Kite Fest Experience. For reservations call 800- 243-0625 Will kites be available for sale at the event? Yes, www.HighlineKites.com will have a giant sales tent where you can purchase a wide variety of kites for all budgets and meet manufacturers’ representatives. Can I learn to fly a Dual-line or Quad-line Aerobatic kite at the festival? Yes, manufacturers’ representatives from Prism Designs and Revolution Kites will be on hand for kite lessons. Experienced kite fliers can also try out the latest advanced kite designs. What is the daily event schedule? A tentative schedule will go up on the www.HighlineKites.com web site in mid-July. Are there events for kids? Yes, kids’ events include Free Kite Making and the ever-popular Candy Drop. Kite making is from 11:00-1:00, both days. The Candy Drop is between 2:00 and 3:30, both days. What are the festival hours and dates? Sat. & Sun, from 11:00 to 5:00 both days. How do I register for the West Coast Kite Championship Competitions? The Bay Area Sport Kite League will once again be the organizer of the West Coast Kite Championships at this year’s Berkeley Kite Festival. The BASKL Board of Directors is working tirelessly to ensure that kite competitions continue to thrive at the Berkeley Kite Festival. Pre-registration is required. West Coast Kite Championship registration forms are available at www.BASKL.org. Can anyone go on the Empress Hornblower Dinner Cruise or is that only for registered competitors? All are welcome on the Sunday Dinner Cruise, 7:00 - 10:30 PM; however, tickets must be purchased in advance. After two great days of kite flying we will board the Empress Hornblower Dining Yacht for a magical dinner cruise, awards banquet & silent auction on the San Francisco Bay. An Empress Hornblower dinner cruise typically costs $80.00 but as a Berkeley Kite Festival VIP, you can join us for only $49.00 per person. That’s almost half off the regular price! This really is a golden opportunity to sail the Golden State on the bay of the fabulous Golden Gate. Don’t miss it!!! For reservations call 510-235-KITE (5483). How can I buy a ticket for the dinner cruise and when & where does it board? You can order tickets by telephone or you can order them by mail. Cost is $49.00 per person. Please Specify "Chicken" or "Veggi" when you order your tickets. We accept checks, Visa & MasterCard. All mailed requests for tickets should be sent to: Berkeley Kite Festival c/o Highline Kites of Berkeley 6809 Del Monte Ave. Richmond, CA 94805 (510) 235-5483 or KITE Cruise tickets must be picked up during the festival at the HighlineKites.com Sales Tent between 12:00 and 5:00. The Hornblower Yacht embarks from the Berkeley Marina, just south of the DoubleTree Hotel. Boarding begins at 6:30 PM. Will there be food at the event? Yes, you can look forward to a variety of food booths both days of the event.

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