Post by kytgrl on Jan 9, 2012 8:09:46 GMT -5
Two full days of kite flying on South Padre Island, Texas, sponsored by B & S Kites. Spectators from all over North America come to see the spectacular colors in the sky. Sport kite teams, pairs, individuals keep the demo field active with entertainment. There is a teachi...ng field for those who want to learn to fly. There will be a variety of single-line kites, ground bouncers, and banners to make the festive spirit throughout the weekend. The banquet and auction are on Saturday evening at the Isla Grand Beach Resort. Tickets are available at B & S Kites.
There's also events on Friday to make this actually a three-day event. There will be a Rev Clinic and a kite-making workshop during the day and then on Friday evening will be the indoor exhibition. The indoor exhibition has become such a huge success that it has moved to a new venue this year with a lot more room. It will be held in the SPI Convention Centre which is right next to the flats that the outdoor festival is held on. Seating is limited to 200, and the tickets are $5. Be sure to call B & S Kites and reserve your ticket early. Don't be left out!!!
Airports: Valley International Airport in Harlingen, TX; Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport in Brownsville, TX
Sponsoring Hotels & Rates
Isla Grand Beach Resort, 956-761-6511 , $79.00*
*Ask for Rate for B&S Kites or SPI Kite Fest
The Inn at SPI, 956-761-5658, $59.00
Ramada, 956-761-4097, $49.99, contact Anne or Robert
Holiday Inn Express, 956-761-8844, $99.00* , contact Alma
Casa Bella, 956-761-7700, $49.00, contact Ernest
Comfort Suites, 956-772-9020, $59.99, contact David or Vanessa
Travelodge, 956-761-4744, $69.95, contact Billy
Suites @ Sunchase, 956-761-7711, $89.00*, Contact Jeff Vienne
Note: $89 double or $79 King
Hilton Garden Inn, 956-761-8700, $99.99, contact David
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Rev Clinic at SPI Kite Fest 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
This will be a one-day clinic at the same location as and prior to the South Padre Island Kite Festival, addressing individual, pairs and team Rev (quad) techniques for NOVICE through MASTER level pilots, led by 10-time national multiline champion John Barresi, captain of the professional sport kite performance team iQuad . . .
Pre Registration Fee
Individual - $40
Couples - $70
Parent/Child - $70
! +$10 for on site registration
! Must be registered to use/access clinic field on Friday
! Maximum registrants limited to 16 (total)
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Kitemaking Class conducted by thingy & Sis Vogel on Friday afternoon from
1 to 3 p.m. at Isla Grand Beach Resort. This year's kite will be a Diamond Kite. All materials will be furnished and the class is free. So if you are interested, please get your name on the list early - This class fills up fast.
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Indoor Kite Exhibition at SPI Kite Fest 2012
Friday night, February 3, 2012
6:30 - 8:30 at the SPI Convention Centre
Tickets $5 per person
Limited Seating - Advance tickets required
Tickets available at B & S Kites - Call to reserve yours early!!!
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Banquet & Live Auction at SPI Kite Fest 2012
Saturday night, February 4, 2011 - 6:30
Isla Grand Beach Resort
Mexican Buffet - Tickets $15 per person
Tickets available at B & S Kites - Call to reserve yours early!!
For more information, contact Bill and Susie Doan at bskites@hotmail.com or call them at 956-761-1248
If you are interested in coming to fly with us and getting away from the colder temperatures up north, make your plans now to head south and enjoy some good old Texas hospitality.
There's also events on Friday to make this actually a three-day event. There will be a Rev Clinic and a kite-making workshop during the day and then on Friday evening will be the indoor exhibition. The indoor exhibition has become such a huge success that it has moved to a new venue this year with a lot more room. It will be held in the SPI Convention Centre which is right next to the flats that the outdoor festival is held on. Seating is limited to 200, and the tickets are $5. Be sure to call B & S Kites and reserve your ticket early. Don't be left out!!!
Airports: Valley International Airport in Harlingen, TX; Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport in Brownsville, TX
Sponsoring Hotels & Rates
Isla Grand Beach Resort, 956-761-6511 , $79.00*
*Ask for Rate for B&S Kites or SPI Kite Fest
The Inn at SPI, 956-761-5658, $59.00
Ramada, 956-761-4097, $49.99, contact Anne or Robert
Holiday Inn Express, 956-761-8844, $99.00* , contact Alma
Casa Bella, 956-761-7700, $49.00, contact Ernest
Comfort Suites, 956-772-9020, $59.99, contact David or Vanessa
Travelodge, 956-761-4744, $69.95, contact Billy
Suites @ Sunchase, 956-761-7711, $89.00*, Contact Jeff Vienne
Note: $89 double or $79 King
Hilton Garden Inn, 956-761-8700, $99.99, contact David
****************************************************
Rev Clinic at SPI Kite Fest 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
This will be a one-day clinic at the same location as and prior to the South Padre Island Kite Festival, addressing individual, pairs and team Rev (quad) techniques for NOVICE through MASTER level pilots, led by 10-time national multiline champion John Barresi, captain of the professional sport kite performance team iQuad . . .
Pre Registration Fee
Individual - $40
Couples - $70
Parent/Child - $70
! +$10 for on site registration
! Must be registered to use/access clinic field on Friday
! Maximum registrants limited to 16 (total)
**************************************************
Kitemaking Class conducted by thingy & Sis Vogel on Friday afternoon from
1 to 3 p.m. at Isla Grand Beach Resort. This year's kite will be a Diamond Kite. All materials will be furnished and the class is free. So if you are interested, please get your name on the list early - This class fills up fast.
****************************************************
Indoor Kite Exhibition at SPI Kite Fest 2012
Friday night, February 3, 2012
6:30 - 8:30 at the SPI Convention Centre
Tickets $5 per person
Limited Seating - Advance tickets required
Tickets available at B & S Kites - Call to reserve yours early!!!
****************************************************
Banquet & Live Auction at SPI Kite Fest 2012
Saturday night, February 4, 2011 - 6:30
Isla Grand Beach Resort
Mexican Buffet - Tickets $15 per person
Tickets available at B & S Kites - Call to reserve yours early!!
For more information, contact Bill and Susie Doan at bskites@hotmail.com or call them at 956-761-1248
If you are interested in coming to fly with us and getting away from the colder temperatures up north, make your plans now to head south and enjoy some good old Texas hospitality.