It seemed every inch of the sky above MCC-Longview was filled with kites, banners and wind socks as the 4th Annual Flights of Fancy Kite Festival took flight over the campus on April 17.
Along with the professional demonstrations by the Kansas City Kite Club, thousands of families also came out on the gorgeous Saturday to fly their own kite and enjoy the spring weather.
“We could not have asked for a better day,” said festival chairwoman Jill Ladas. “It really is just perfect for sitting outdoors and enjoying every second of the kite displays.”
By the end of the day, more than 14,000 people had come to the lawn to check out some of the one-of-akind kites by Sean Beaver, president of the KC Kite Club. By mid afternoon,Beaver cleared an area in the professional flying field and unleashed the world’s largest windsock kite to the amazement of the spectators. When fully filled the windsock is as large as a three-story
building and has enough turning force to lift a 200 pound man 50 feet into the air.
“This is not some delicate box kite or something,” said Beaver. “This is something you have to tell others ‘don’t try this at home.’”
For a full photo album from the kite festival, click here.
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