#309 Historic Coast Guard Station

The Washington State International Kite Festival 2010 is in full swing here on the Long Beach Peninsula. Today is Children’s and Seniors’ Day, featuring Kid’s Kite Making and the Senior Ballet for those 50 and older.  The ballet competition is judged on music selection with a change of tempo or mood suited to kite flying, smoothness of movement to show control, innovation and over-all enthusiasm. Other events include the Fighter Kite Showcase, the Buka Buka Bash, Red, White & Blue Individual Rokkaku Battle and a Traditional Eastern-Style Kite Fighting Demonstration.

Our vacation rentals are booked through Thursday night, but we do have openings this weekend, beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, in time for the much anticipated Lighted Kite Night Fly. Saturday’s events feature the Cody Fly, the Teddy Bear Drop, the Parade of Colors, the Fairy Godmother (who gives out free goodies to kids of all ages), Fighter Kites, Rokkaku Challenge, Children’s Kite Making, Sport Kites, Mass Ascension and Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Sunday events include more competitions, the Memorial Fly, and Hot Tricks, showcasing the latest style of flying.