PRESIDIO KITE EXPO & GALLERY WALK 

NOON - 5:00, JUNE 13, 2015

Free Kite Making  -  Kite Art Display  -  Giant Kites  -  Team Kite Ballet  -  Taiko Drummers  -  Food

At the Presidio's Main Parade Grounds

PRESIDIO KITE EXPO & GALLERY WALK

NOON - 5:00, JUNE 13, 2015

At the Presidio's Main Parade Grounds

Free Kite Making  -  Kite Art Display  -  Giant Kites  -  Team Kite Ballet  -  Taiko Drummers  -  Food

Let your imagination soar at this colorful, family-friendly festival featuring all things kite. The artistry, diversity, and FUN of modern flying will take your breath away! The free, all-day event features:

KITE MAKING PAVILION

Create your own masterpiece using a free kite making kit, and then take it out for a sail above the beautiful Main Parade Ground. Prizes will periodically be provided for the most beautiful handmade kites. Kids and adults are invited to participate.

To reserve your kite-making kit, email jcastillo@presidiotrust.gov. Reserved kites must be picked up by 1 pm.

GALLERY WALK ART KITE DISPLAY

Master kite artisans from across North America will display hundreds of their extraordinary creations, including kites of all shapes and sizes. Grab a seat in the bleachers and watch art that can really fly. Then stroll the gallery to meet the artists and see their work up close.

FEATURED KITE ARTISTS:

George Peters  -  Scott Hampton  -  Melanie Walker  -  Simon Crafts  -  Deb Lenzen  -  Ron Gibian  

Jose Sainz  -  Robert Brasington  -  Alexa King  -  SusieJo Skinner  -  Bazzer Poulter

  Sam King  -  Mike Shaw  -  Archie & Jeanie Clay  -  Brian Champie

TEAM KITE BALLET

Aerobatic kite teams perform intricate aerial routines that are choreographed to music. They will blow you away!

FEATURED TEAMS 

Team N’Sync  -  The Kite Kids  -  Too Much Fun  -  Team Air Zone

Too-Bye-Fore  -  The Bay Area Sundowners  -  The Minkees 

GIANT CREATURE KITES

The famous Berkeley Kite Wrangler Team will showcase their mind-blowing designs. Don’t be surprised to see a 100-foot octopus, teddy bear, or puppy chasing the wind overhead!

FOOD TRUCKS - PICNIC AREA - FAMILY KITE FLYING AREA

Grab a bite from Off the Grid or pack your own lunch. Then take your own SINGLE LINE kite for a spin on the lawn.

TAIKO DRUMMERS

Feel the beat of these traditional performers as they provide a musical backdrop for the day’s festivities.

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Sponsored by the Presidio Trust and Highline Kites, founders of the popular Berkeley Kite Festival, which celebrates its 30th year on July 25/26, 2015.