HERMANN PARK KITE FESTIVAL
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Chairs: Morgan Garvey and Paul-David van Atta
In celebration of Hermann Park’s centennial, Hermann Park Conservancy is hosting the first annual Hermann Park Kite Festival. Everyone is invited to this free festival as kites in all shapes and sizes set sail in the spring sky on Miller Hill and around the Jones Reflection Pool.
View a printable map of the festival and bring it with you!
In addition to kites, a feast of entertainment will delight festival-goers throughout the day.
- Stilt-walkers
- Puppeteers
- Magicians
- Jugglers
- Ribbon dancers
- Student performance groups
- And, more!
View a printable schedule of events.
Food will be available for purchase from food trucks the Waffle Bus, Custom Confections, and Tila's Tacos Truckeria.
Die-hard kiters and recreational fans alike will enjoy the acrobatics of the South Houston Area Recreational Kiters. Known for their stunt flying skills, the S.H.A.R.K.s will lend their special brand of high-flying aerial ballet to the Hermann Park Kite Festival.
United Airlines Kite Flying Contest
Bring your kite for the chance to win a medal in one of several kite-flying categories. Categories include:
Food will be available for purchase from food trucks the Waffle Bus, Custom Confections, and Tila's Tacos Truckeria.
Die-hard kiters and recreational fans alike will enjoy the acrobatics of the South Houston Area Recreational Kiters. Known for their stunt flying skills, the S.H.A.R.K.s will lend their special brand of high-flying aerial ballet to the Hermann Park Kite Festival.
United Airlines Kite Flying Contest
Bring your kite for the chance to win a medal in one of several kite-flying categories. Categories include:
- Smallest Kite
- Largest Kite
- Most Colorful Kite
- Best Homemade Kite
- Most Unique Kite
- Highest Angle Kite
The whole family will enjoy crafts, kite-making, and fun in the Houston Public Media Kids Zone. Activities will be led by:
- Houston Public Media
- The Orange Show for Visionary Art
- Asia Society Texas Center
- The Alley Theatre
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist with the Kite Festival; if you are interested in volunteering, please contact volunteer@hermannpark.org.
Volunteers are needed to assist with the Kite Festival; if you are interested in volunteering, please contact volunteer@hermannpark.org.
Directions
Please note: Parking is extremely limited. Attendees are strongly encouraged to ride their bike or take METRORail. The closest METRORail stop to the Park is Hermann Park/Rice U. View directions to Hermann Park and parking information on our Visit page.
Please consider becoming a member of Hermann Park Conservancy. Membership supports stewardship and reforestation programs in the Park, plus Members get invitations to special events, discounts in the Shop and Cafe, and tickets to ride the train. More information is available on our Membership page.
View the event invitation on Facebook.
View the event invitation on Facebook.
Host Committee
Chairs: Morgan Garvey & Paul-David Van Atta
Kristen and David Buck
Chairs: Morgan Garvey & Paul-David Van Atta
Kristen and David Buck
Susie and Sanford Criner
Emily and Steven Dalicandro
Jennifer and Jon Daly
Viviana and David Denechaud
Genna and Jon Evans
Genna and Jon Evans
Karen Farber
Sidney Faust
Cece and Mack Fowler
Blakely and Trey Griggs
Jennifer Harkins
Heather and David Houston
Linda and Barry Hunsaker
Molly Khalil
Linda and Barry Hunsaker
Molly Khalil
Alexandra Knight
Tommy Lott
Tommy Lott
Penny and Paul Loyd
Gretchen and Andrew McFarland
Gretchen and Andrew McFarland
Judy and Scott Nyquist
Precious Williams Owodunni
Amy and Rob Pierce
Heather C. Reardon
Kim and Chris Reichert
Kim and Chris Reichert
Tricia and Paul Swen
Phoebe and Bobby Tudor