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CTV News
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Swift Current holds 19th annual kite festival
The 'Quad Squad North West' kite team from the USA performs at the Windscape Kite Festival in Swift Current on June 22. (Gareth Dillistone/CTV News) A busy weekend across southern Saskatchewan saw Swift Current held its 19th annual Windscape Kite Festival. 'Kiters' as they are called, travelled from across North America to take their flying machines to the skies over the Swift Current. One group, called 'Quad Squad Northwest' came from the United States. The group flies sport kites with four control lines. Hundreds of residents showed up to watch the two-day long event. There were also activities for the kids – including the chance to build and fly your own kite. The sport kites put on quite the show – resembling an aerial ballet. 'Its actually pretty close to a square dance. So, one of the professional flyers out there will have mic and he'll be calling telling the other kiters where to go. So, 'Everyone go left, everyone go up, everybody go right,'' event coordinator Keely Williams told CTV News. 'They can do some pretty neat things where they can cross their lines over or twist their lines together and then untwist them.' The festival relies on more than 200 volunteers. Organizers say that planning for next year's event will begin next week.
BBC News
16-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Redcar Kite Festival: Pictures as thousands attend weekend
Thousands of people enjoyed a seaside kite festival over the Redcar Kite Festival, now in its second year, is one of the biggest in the country and features spectacular fog on Saturday did not prevent people from turning out to enjoy the kites and the estimate that more than 30,00 people attended over the course of the weekend. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Redcar Kite Festival will see thousands flock to seafront
Some of the largest kites in the world will be on display this across Saturday and Sunday at Redcar, on Teesside, the event is billed as one of the biggest kite festivals in the country.A number of displays will be staged alongside family activities, while there will also be fairground rides, food stalls and live music.A total of 17,000 people visited last year's inaugural festival, according to Redcar and Cleveland Carrie Richardson, cabinet member for climate and culture, said this year's follow-up would be "spectacular" fun with "big crowds" expected. A park-and-ride service will be operating between Kirkleatham Showground and the seafront every 20 tickets for the buses will be £2 for adults and £1 for children aged five to parking will be available at Majuba Road car park, the council said. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
