Schedule 2003

Date	Event of 2003	Contact
Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct / Nov / Dec
February 2-3, 2003	Kites On Ice Madison, WI	www.madfest.org
	The largest kite festival on ice in the world. Take advantage of whistling winds of winter-grab your kite and head to onto the ice of Lake Monona. The 4th annual Kites on Ice outside the Monona Terrace and Convention Center will feature kites from around the world. Join the kites artist in demonstrations, workshops, displays, exhibits and lectures. To top off this colorful event, stand in awe at the "Nite Lites and Kites Show" Saturday (the show is topped off with fireworks finale)

April 19, 2003	Domino's Farms, Annual Easter Egg Hunt / Ann Arbor, MI (gates open at 9:30)	Web Site
	Entertainment by clowns, magicians, a stunt kite-flying team (Windjammers) and KOOL 107. Guest appearances by area celebrities such as Ronald McDonald, Big Boy, Chuck E. Cheese, Swoop, Mongo Man, the Old Country Buffet Bee, and more. Participation in an egg hunt to discover 13,000 prize-filled eggs. Immediately following the hunt, children can win bikes donated by area businesses (children receive a ticket at the gate when they enter). Following the hunt, the petting zoo will be open. It features over 100 animals, and there will be animal demonstrations and hay rides.

April 26-27, 2003	Perry Farm Kite Festival / Kankakee, IL Unfortunately we had to cancel our trip to this event due to personal matters. We would like to thank the organizer our the event and we hope to be back next year.	Web Site
	Now in it's second year, The Perry Farm Kite Festival will be even bigger and better than the last. This unique event is part music festival, part art fair, part-sporting event and ALL FUN. Some of America's best kite-fliers and kite-builders will be here to compete and entertain. You'll see kites that defy description, kites dancing to music, fighting kites, 100 foot long inflated kites, lighted kites and kites that spew fireworks. We are proud to have The Chicago Fire Kite Team, the National Champions again this year , return to Bourbonnais to create more kiting fans.New for this years festival the Windjammers stunt kite team from Detroit, MI.

May 3, 2003 12:00 noon to 3 p.m.	Detroit Kite Day Mt. Elliott Park / Detroit, MI Mt Elliott Park is located at the foot of Mt. Elliott Street on the Riverfront.	More Information call 313 877-8864
	Each year this event keeps getting bigger and better. Local children for area recreation centers come together for a wonderful day of kite flying on the shores of the Detroit River at MT Elliot park. Events include kite contest and performances by the Windjammers.

May 10, 2003	"Wish Upon A Star" Day and Night Kite Fly CoAn Park in McGregor Ontario	Web Site
	The fly is to benifit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southwestern Ontario.

May 17-18, 2003	Great Lakes Sport Kite Festival Grand Haven, MI
	We have missedd this festival for a couple years and now we are back! Come on out for the fun.

June 7-8, 2003	Michigan Sport Kite Classic Lake Erie Metro Park , MI
	The new location was a great success. Great winds, plenty of room to fly and park.

TBD	Jeff Daniel's Comedy Golf Jam Ann Arbor, MI	www purplerosetheatre.org
	A charity performance for the Purple Rose Theater Company. Many local celebrities and other personalities

June 28-29, 2003	Michigan Hot Air Balloon Challegen Howell, MI	www.howell.org
	Summer arrives in late June and so do the beautiful hot-air balloons. The state championship of hot-air ballooning, the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, takes place each year, attracting competitors and more than 80,000 spectators from throughout the state and beyond. Over 50 pilots compete for the Michigan Challenge trophy and thousands of dollars in prize money. The balloons lift off during thrilling mass ascensions from the Howell High School complex on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The spectacular, colorful balloons aren't the only attraction. The balloonfest features sky divers, stunt kite demonstrations, a medieval village, antique and custom car show, huge arts and crafts show, a carnival and special attractions, entertainment and sales in downtown Howell. Each year, new attractions keep spectators busy and entertained for all three of the high-flying days. This event is also hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce. Windjammers performances Saturday and Sunday

TBD	Northville 4th of July Celebration Northville, MI	Check back for additional information
	Come watch a great parade and at the end stroll over to Ford Field a catch the Windjammers Tribute to America

July 19-20, 2003	North Coast Stunt Kite Games * Maumee Bay State Park - Oregon, Ohio
	The North Coast Stunt Kite Games were originated by Uncle Wilbur a.k.a. Steve Webber, the second Commandant of the Black Swamp Air Force. The guiding principle of the North Coast Stunt Kite Games was "the de-evolution of a kite festival"; a way for kite fliers (competitors and fun fliers) and non-flying public to get together to relax, fly, learn from each other without any expectations being made of them except to have a good time. It was intended to be an event where everyone could participate to the extent that they wanted, versus a kite competition (which Uncle Wilbur thought to be an oxymoron), where the non-competitors were relegated to spectator status. The third weekend in July was chosen because it did not conflict with any other area kite events or competitions.

July 26-27	Michigana Area Regional Kite Festival South Bend, IN
	Event put on my one Windjammers finest. George Wright

August 9-10 TBD	Frank & Donna O'Neal Farm Fly Antique Tractor & Steam Engine Show * Oldcastle, Ontario, Canada
	The event is at Co-Ann Park Concession 11. Barbecue Saturday night at O'Neils' Camping at O'Neils'; electricity available.

August 2-3, 2003	Kites over Quincy Quincy, MI	Web Site
	Fun fly and Competition Festival

August 13-17, 2003	Dieppe Canada International Kite festival* Dieppe, New Brunswick Canada	Web Site
	Dieppe Kite International was launched in the goal of organizing an exciting original event on an international level that encourages exchanges among French-speaking countries. Following the success of the Village de la Francophonie, the town of Dieppe saw a need to plan an event to promote the local region around the world.

September 13-14, 2002	Cleveland Kite Festival * Cleveland, OH
	Sponsored by the Ohio Society for the Elevation of Kites and West Side Community Mental Health Center. Kites of many shapes and sizes take to the sky for a colorful display of technique and skill. Fall of the year.

October	AKA National Convention Dayton, OH



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* Indicate events the are not confirmed Windjammers demonstration Note all events a subject to change due to weather of other for seen events. Last Updated June 2003 by the Windjammers (info@windjammerskiteteam.com)

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