Featured Events:

Main Demonstration Field with incredible kite ballets - Performances running continuously Saturday and Sunday. Watch some of the world's best kite flyers look like the Blue Angels flying to music. Individuals, pairs and teams.

World's Largest Outdoor Kite Store - See the best in new kite flying gear in our huge on-the-beach kite store. All the latest 2012 kites will be available for you to see, and there will be many that you can test fly. There will also be a fantastic selection of windsocks and toys being presented by our seriously fun staff. Open Friday afternoon through the close of the event on Sunday.

Inflatable Obstacle Course - Tons of fun for all the kids. Let them run out some of their energy prior to heading home. Open Saturday 11-5 and Sunday 11-4. Proceeds benefit Love, INC.

Manufacturers' Test Fields - Test fly the latest and greatest from some of the best names in kiting, including Prism and Revolution.

Giant Kites - Kites as big as school buses – yes you read right – school buses. We will have anywhere from 3-6 kites that are 90 feet long and 40 wide depending on the wind conditions. Kites fly all day Saturday and Sunday.

Indoor Fly - Head to White Pines Middle School Friday night from 7:00pm - 8:30pm to watch as some of the best performers compete for your applause in the Indoor Fly. Yes, that's right, indoor kite flying! Map

Kiteboarding Demonstrations – If the wind is blowing strong enough we will have a few local riders out on the water. Check out our complete kiteboarding school and shop at www.mackiteboarding.com.

Night Fly - Come back out Saturday night to watch us light up the sky as illuminated kites dance through the air.

Open Flying Field - An open area where everyone has the ability to help us decorate the sky with their own kites.

Schedule of Events

All Day Saturday and Sunday Events
- Kite Ballet Field – Teams, Pairs and Individuals flying to music. The highlight of Great Lakes Kite Festival
- Giant Kites – If there is wind they will be flying as many big kites as possible
- Test Flight Fields will be open to try new kites

Friday, May 18, 2012

4:00 p.m.	Friday Evening Kickoff - Come see Chicago Fire Kite Team, Team iQuad, and national Champion Zach Gordon turn the sky in to a ballet of color
7:00-8:00 p.m.	Indoor Kite Fly at the White Pines Middle School GymMap

Saturday, May 19, 2012

10:00 a.m.	Revolution Ballet with iQuad
10:30	Chicago Fire National Championship Team Demonstration
11:00	157-foot long Air Guitar Kite-- one of only two in the world-- and other giant kites
11:00	Inflatable Obstacle Course Opens
12:00 noon	Windjammers Kite Team
12:30 p.m.	Revolution Quadline Kite Demonstration
1:00	Chicago Fire National Championship Team Demonstration
1:30	iQuad Revolution Kite Team
2:00	Windjammers Kite Team
2:15	Candy Drop
2:30	Running of the Bols
3:00	iQuad Revolution Kite Team
3:30	Fire & Ice Team Demonstration
4:00	Mr. Incredible Flying Demonstration
4:45	Mega Team Stunt Kite Demonstrations
10:00-11:00 p.m.	Night Fly on the Beach - Bring your Lighted Kites! Spot lights welcomed!

Sunday, May 20, 2012

11:00	Opening Ceremonies
11:30	157-foot long Air Guitar Kite-- one of only two in the world-- and other giant kites
11:30	Inflatable Obstacle Course Opens
12:00 noon	Stunt Kite Team and Pairs Ballet Routines
12:30 p.m.	Revolution Quadline Kite Demonstration
1:00	Chicago Fire National Championship Team Demonstration
1:30	iQuad Revolution Kite Team
2:00	Windjammers Kite Team
2:15	Candy Drop
2:30	Running of the Bols
3:00	iQuad Revolution Kite Team
3:30	Fire & Ice Team Demonstration
4:00	Mr. Incredible Flying Demonstration
4:45	Mega Team Stunt Kite Demonstrations
5:00	Event Closing Ceremonies