Quad Cities Family Fun & Kite Festival

Quad Cities Family Fun & Kite Festival The QC Fmaily Fun & Kite Festival brings the world of Kites and Fun Family Activities to the Quad Cities!

* Giant Show Kites from Darryl Waters
* Stunt Kite Performances by 180Go!
* Appearances by other Kite fliers from around the US
* FREE Kids Kite making
* Public flying field
* Prize drops, Bol Racing, Rok Battles
* Bounce Houses
* A visit from Dan Wardell with IPTV Kids Clubhouse with story times
and free kites
* Special appearance by The Cat In The Hat, Happy from

Happy
Joe's,
* Rascal from the Quad Cities River Bandits, Mo the Mallard from the
Quad Cities Mallards, and so much more!
* Activities from the Bettendorf Family Museum, the Davenport Public
Library, Weiss Family Chiropractic, Davenport Parks and
Recreation, Davenport Police Department and Child Safety,
Davenport Fire Department and Smoke House, North Scott Rotary,
Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities, Scott County Family YMCA,
Quad City Times, and so much more!
* Lunch available for purchase from Hy-Vee Food and Happy Joe’s
* Books available for purchase from Usborne Books
* And none of this would be possible without the incredible support
from Davenport Parks and Recreation, the Riverboat Development
Authority, Genesis Health Systems, Lunardi's Italian Restaurant,
Radison Hotel, Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, Cumulus Radio,
Quad City Times, and so many more!

The original global kite fly, founded by Jane Parker-Ambrose, Larry Ambrose and Michael Steltzer in the mid-1980s under ...
10/08/2020

The original global kite fly, founded by Jane Parker-Ambrose, Larry Ambrose and Michael Steltzer in the mid-1980s under the real threat and specter of nuclear annihilation, continues to be a worldwide celebration of unity and humanity. Fly a kite on Sunday and share your experience.

07/02/2019

FIREWORKS Season. First you must Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them. (The only fireworks legal in Iowa are the ones you can purchase in Iowa stores, such as sparklers, poppers and “snakes.” Roman candles and firecrackers are illegal.) Remember, there are plenty of official fireworks displays for you to enjoy for free, and at a safe distance.
Use fireworks outdoors only.
Always have water handy.
Only use fireworks as intended. Don’t try to alter or combine them.
Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses.
Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated shooter.”
Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type.
Do not ever use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives–they can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.

11/29/2013

Happy day of Thanks! Hope you enjoy a day of friends and family.

09/12/2013

Happy to say we are a part of Kites Across Iowa which is working to help get more kites made with kids & festivals. Would like to see the QC get back in the AIR!!!

07/10/2013

Be sure to go check out Kites Across Iowa and "Like" their page!

06/15/2013

Time to get the kites out and let the wind dust them off with a good fly at the park! Post your pictures and share....

09/22/2012

Hey! Even without the Festival, it is ALWAYS a great day to GO FLY A KITE! Get outside and enjoy the day!

09/22/2012
08/28/2012

In case you missed the 8/22/12 article in the Quad City Times....

The Quad Cities Family Fun & Kite Festival has been canceled for this year, due to a lack of funding and operational support, festival director James Patten said.

The festival was started by Patten with help from community leader Terry Lunardi. The first three years, the festival brought kite flyers from around the county to Centennial Park in Davenport to crowds reaching more than 5,000. Sponsorships allowed for 1,000 kite kits to be available for kids to build, color and fly during the weekend.

Patten also formed the QC Kite Club in conjunction with the festival to promote participation by others interested in kites, kite building and kite flying but the club struggled to gain members over its three-year life.

The festival will evaluate the possibility of future years, but will require more organizational support from individuals or a partnership.

08/28/2012

Very Sad to say that the Kite Fest is Canceled for 2012!
Hopefully we can find a group willing to take on such a wonderful project that is great for the communtiy.

05/08/2012

The QC Kite Club is working on scheduling a VERY improtant meeting to discuss summer builds, flys and festivals. Also planning and coordinating for the QC-Family Fun & Kite Festival. If you dont get the newsletter sign up at www.qckite.com

05/08/2012

Winding up and checking the gear, spring has sprung and the time is near to get the kites out to have some fun. Catch some wind and take to the sky, reach new heights and FLY!

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Davenport, IA
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