Presidio Kite Expo
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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 - 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.
Team Kite Ballet – Aerobatic kite teams perform intricate aerial routines that are choreographed to music. They will blow you away!
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 + 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.