There is "International Kite Festival" coming to New Jersey shore (Wildwood beach) this weekend (May 27, 2006).

Did anybody went there before? Is there going to be any "Power Kites" such as HQ, Flexi Foil, or Ozone or it is pretty much family event with some weird animal kites?

I know many Buggiers head to that beach from time to time and I was wondering if the festival is for Buggiers or Kite Landboarders as well.

I guess it doesn't hurt to bring my gears anyway but if any other activities are not allowed, I might just cancel my trip.

Thanks. -Brian

Brian,

I went to a big kite event at Wildwood about 10 years ago. I was really into stunt kites (had Flexifoil Scorpian and a Rev) at that time. There were some foils there, but it seemed to be focused on stunt kites.

But, I'm sure things have changed a lot since then! I would call the folks at Cobra Kites in NJ and get the scoop.

The number is: 732-506-0388

Joe

Thanks DaVinch. I think I head out there one day to see what it's like. Worst case, it still is a beach trip with my family

Brian,

Here is the schedule (thanks to Roger Chewning). Note the traction kite workshop on Monday.

Other than that, there are no buggy or mountainboard events.

2006 WIKF Event Schedule

Friday, May 26
10:00 LVKS School Kite Program - WCC
12:00 Media Day Kite Show – Festival Field
4:00 Registration / Auction Receiving Opens – WCC
Exhibit Room Opens – WCC
7:00 Welcome Social Hosted by SJKF– Oceanic Motel
9:00 Nite Kite Show - Festival Tent

Saturday, May 27
8:00 Registration /Auction Receiving Opens - WCC
9:00 Kite Exhibit / Exhibit Room Opens – WCC
Workshop – Butterfly Kite – Glenn Davison - WCC
ECSKC – Competition Briefing – Leaming Ave. Tent
Manufacturer’s Free Lessons field opens – Field 1
9:30 ECSKC - Masters Pairs Precision – Field 4
ECSKC – Experienced Multiline Ballet – Field 3
10:00 Workshop – Kite Door Hanger – Russ Mozier - WCC
Fighter Kite - Experienced Line Touch – Field 2
10:30 ECSKC – Masters Individual Precision – Field 4
ECSKC – Masters Pairs Ballet – Field 3
11:00 Workshop – Mini Edo Kite – Paul Berard – WCC
Workshop – All About the UFO Kite – Lee Sedgwick - WCC
11:30 ECSKC – Open Team Train Ballet – Field 3
12:00 Children’s Workshop – Sled Kites – LVKS - WCC
1:00 Children’s Workshop – Tiger Kite - Deborah Miller - WCC
ECSKC – Novice Individual Precision – Field 4
2:00 Children’s Workshop – Square Kite – Paul Berard - WCC
ECSKC – Exp/Masters Team Ballet – Field 3
3:00 Children’s Workshop – Origami Kite – Kathy Goodwind - WCC
ECSKC - Novice Individual Ballet – Field 3
ECSKC – Exp/Masters Multiline Precision - Field 4
4:00 ECSKC Awards – Leaming Avenue Tent
7:00 Silent Auction – WCC Ballroom
8:00 Loud Auction – WCC Ballroom

Sunday, May 28
9:00 Kite Exhibit / Exhibit Room Opens – WCC
Workshop – Butterfly Kite – Glenn Davison – WCC
Workshop – All About Big Kites – David Gomberg - WCC
ECSKC - Experienced Individual Ballet – Field 3
10:00 Workshop – Knots & Splices – Gary Engvall - WCC
ECSKC – Exp/Masters Team Precision – Field 3
WIKF “I Made It Myself” Mass Ascension – Festival Field
11:00 Workshop – Mini Edo – Paul Berard – WCC
Workshop – Master Kitebuilder’s Roundtable - WCC
Manufacturer’s Free Lesson Field Opens – Field 1
WIKF – Team Rokkaku Challenge – Field 2
ECSKC – Experienced Pairs Precision – Field 4
12:00 Children’s Workshop – Sled Kites – LVKS - WCC
WIKF – Individual Rokkaku Challenge – Field 2
ECSKC – Masters Individual Ballet – Field 3
1:00 Children’s Workshop – Tiger Kite - Deborah Miller - WCC
ECSKC Experienced Pairs Ballet – Field 3
Fighter Kite – Novice Line Touch – Field 2
2:00 Children’s Workshop – Kite Door Hanger – Russ Mozier - WCC
ECSKC – Experienced Multi-line Ballet – Field 3
2:30 ECSKC – Experienced Individual Precision – Field 4
3:00 Children’s Workshop – Origami Kite – Kathy Goodwind - WCC
Fighter Kite – Novice / Experienced Skills – Field 2
ECSKC - Open Individual Outdoor Unlimited – Field 3
4:00 ECSKC Awards – Leaming Avenue Tent
7:00 WIKF Banquet – WCC Ballroom

Monday, May 29
9:00 Tricks Party - Mandatory competitors’ briefing
Traction Kite Workshop – Phil McConnachie – Field 2
9:30 Tricks Party - Imposed Tricks – Field 1
12:00 Red White and Blue Mass Ascension – Festival Field
12:00 Tricks Party - Ballet: Competitors 1–10 – Field 1
1:30 Tricks Party - Ballet: Competitors 11–20 – Field 1
3:00 Tricks Party - Competitors’ debriefing
4:00 Tricks Party - Awards ceremony – Competition Tent
All times are approximate. The schedule is subject to change. Additional information will be announced in Wildwood.