SPECIAL EVENTS

The Kite Society of Wisconsin & Illinois and Gift of Wings  are presenting the Maggiano’s Little Italy Family Kite Festival, 27 Years in Veterans Park, a Milwaukee County park,  on Milwaukee's lakefront. The event will begin at 10:00 am, through 6:00 pm, (5 pm Sunday) with the FAST Track  GRAND LAUNCH of 600+ kites at NOON! See 2013's Grand Launch!

 For the fifth time in Milwaukee, The Fabulous Windjammers precision kite flying team will be performing three times each day during this event.  They are the world renowned professional kite flying team from Detroit. See them here! The Chicago Fire Kite Team will also be flying with all six members for the 23rd straight year. See a preview here. In addition, Alex Dagenais and the Canadian Dream Team from Montreal, Quebec, will be making their  14th appearance with their large All NEW Super Giant Octopus kite, and other Giant kites.  

 Milwaukee's own Mike Delfar, Paul Koepke, and Dan Newman, all Professional kite flyers, will also be performing.  Jean Lemire from Montreal will attempt to fly three dual line stunt kites all at the same time.  Free Kite Flying lessons from the Kite Whispererer, Brett Williams.  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  Kaplan University “KIDS MAD DASH".  Imagine 100 kids launching their kites all at the same time.   LOOK OUT!!   Gift of Wings will be selling kites and food during the event.  It’s all new this Spring!!