Sat Jul 26, 2008 - Sun Jul 27, 2008 22nd Annual Berkeley Kite Festival Tel. 510-235-KITE (5483) Email 22nd Annual Berkeley Kite Festival Website

Description Why? Kites aren't just for kids any more. Experience the excitement and artistry of modern kite flying. You'll find something for everyone at the Berkeley Kite Festival. From the Giant Creature Kites as big as houses, to the free Kite Making and Candy Drop for kids, you don't want to miss this year’s Annual Berkeley Kite Festival. HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES: » Free Kite Making, 11:00-1:00 » Free Candy Drops, 2:30 » Free Kite Flying Lessons, 11:00-4:00 SPECIAL GUESTS: » Canada's Ray Bethell, "The One-Man Team” » The Berkeley Kite Wranglers EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: » World-Record Attempt for Giant Creature Kites » Sode Cho Kite Team of Hamamatsu Japan » Team Kite Ballet » West Coast Kite Championship competition presented by BASKL » 20,000 sq. ft. of Giant Creature Kites from New Zealand! » Taiko Drummers from Taiko Spirit » Japanese-Style Rokkaku Kite Battle for the Skies » Humongous Kites & Windsocks: Bigger than a house and longer than a train! » Giant Kite Menagerie of the Berkeley Kite Wranglers and friends! » Giant Kite Sales Tent » Manufacturers' Demonstrations » Free Kite Making, Kite Flying Lessons and Candy Drop! » Great Food! » Live Music! » Sunday Evening Dinner Cruise on the Empress Hornblower Dining Yacht

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