Minnesota Kite Society

04/11/2026

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It is with great sadness that we inform you all of the passing of Peter Lynn.
Peter, you have left a massive space in the sky and you will be deeply missed.
We are all thinking of Peter's family at this sad time. Xoxo

02/16/2026

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We have made the decision to cancel the 2026 Color the Wind Kite Festival due to unsafe ice conditions near the shoreline on Clear Lake. After closely monitoring the ice in partnership with local safety officials, it was determined that the ice is not stable enough to host the event. Safety is always our top priority.

We also explored moving the festival to land, but FAA regulations, space limitations, parking, and lack of electricity make that option unworkable.

We know how much this event means to our community and visitors. Our team is just as disappointed, but safety must come first.

Thank you for your support of Color the Wind. We look forward to better conditions and bringing the festival back next year, Feb. 20, 2027.

For updates on future events in Clear Lake, visit https://clearlakeiowa.com/

01/24/2026

The Lake Harriet Kite festival today has been canceled.

Stay safe and warm!
😃

04/02/2025

02/15/2025

https://artsmidwest.org/stories/kite-festival-color-the-wind-clear-lake-iowa-winter/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAasVvlKgWnwBHYneV2mRjLU2XPREGvpK7UPTiuqdiLMMCErZTJjAdpxewzxKx18MenK2FQ_aem_enj65WJ-CtDIums0FQ38iQ

Iowa’s Color the Wind Kite Festival, the biggest in the Midwest, is in its second decade of flying massive kites in the middle of winter.

02/14/2025

https://clearlakeiowa.com/color-the-wind-kite-festival-2025-clear-lakes-must-see-winter-event/

Experience Clear Lake's Color the Wind Kite Festival on February 15, 2025, with stunning kite displays, food, and fun!

03/17/2024

Get ready for an immersive Kite Building Workshop with Tony Killip, a seasoned professional in kite design and construction. Assisted by the Wings on Strings Kite Club. Embark on this creative journey with Tony and craft your own Killip Foil 30 – a 30 square foot kite that's not only visually stunning but also a delightful flyer. Register now to secure your spot! Learn more and register before April 1st on our website https://jamestownarts.com today!

02/05/2024

https://clearlakeiowa.com/ice-conditions-force-cancellation-of-clear-lakes-2024-color-the-wind/?fbclid=IwAR1njoePJ-BZDif6bxBSPVintOgTmMEA2EvZiF9zGQcmrB3B0_sGePZgyhA

Ice Conditions Force Cancellation of Clear Lake’s 2024 Color the Wind

01/31/2024

The Kites on Ice event in Buffalo, MN on Feb 10th is canceled because of deteriorating ice conditions.

They have lost several inches of ice, no snow, layer of water and slush. Ten day forecast is for temps in the mid 40's.

Safety first. Next year will be perfect conditions.

01/25/2024

Copied from the time to fly group:

It looks like Lake Harriet is still on for this Saturday. No snow on the lake so good ice cleats are recommended.