Kites Over Grinnell

Event Details:

Event Type:	Announcement
Location:	Ahrens Park Soccer Field, 1510 Penrose Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
Time:	Saturday, September 30, 2023 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Categories:	Entertainment Kid Friendly Nature & Outdoors Sports & Recreation

Event Description:

The 7th Annual Kites Over Grinnell sponsored by the Grinnell Rotary Club will be Saturday, September 30 from 10 AM - 4 PM at Ahrens Park soccer field and driving range (1510 Penrose Ave). A new sunset night-flying event will take place from 7-9 PM. Professional kite flyers from the America Kitefliers Association (AKA) from Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, will come to fly their huge, colorful, and professionally-made kites. Kite lovers of all ages are invited to fly their own kites. Every child who attends will receive a ribbon.

This year’s Kites Over Grinnell will honor the memories of two Rotarians who passed away this year - Jack E. Hendrickson, a member from 1992 to 2012 and president in 1990-91; and Jim Onthank, member from 1987 to 2007.

Onsite amenities include:

A kite hospital will be open all day to help anyone assemble or repair their kites.
Sports kites will be demonstrated throughout the day.
Rotarians will serve free hotdogs, chips, and water until supply lasts.
Music will be provided by D. J. Monty Wenger of Brooklyn. Vocalist Joleen Jorgerson will sing the national anthem at both 10 a.m. and 12 noon.
Other attractions include a firetruck that spectators can check out, as well as a police car. A variety of games will be on site.

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