Kite Festival 2017
Two-day kite festival to fill the skies of
Bedford
Some of the world’s most incredible kites
will take to the skies above Bedford on 10 and 11 June for the
annual International Kite Festival.
Kites of all descriptions, sizes and colours
will be back in the air for two days of aerial displays over
Russell Park.
Thousands of spectators gathered to see the
2016 Festival, and once again this year a number of internationally
renowned experts will be back to provide spectacular displays for
the crowds.
Representatives from kite organisations as
far afield as America, Canada, Japan and China will be attendance
as well as kite fliers from countries across Europe.
Visitors will have the chance to make their
own kites throughout the event and exhibitors and experts will be
on hand to give demonstrations and provide tips and advice on
building the perfect kite.
Alongside the kite events there’ll be a host
of other activities for visitors to get involved in, including
music, entertainment, food and drink and stalls specialising in
kite equipment, clothes and other accessories.
The kite festival, which is organised by
Bedford Borough Council, will be free to spectate and open 10am to
5pm both days.
Councillor Sarah-Jayne Holland, Portfolio
Holder for Leisure and Culture, said: “I’m looking forward to
seeing all the kites in the air. They are so bright and colourful
and it’s a wonderful event for the whole family to come and see and
it’s all free for them to watch. I like to think that an event like
this introduces a new generation to kites and how wonderful they
are. It’s something the whole family can do together."
For further information about the event,
visit http://www.bedford.gov.uk/ or
follow @bedfordtweets on Twitter.
