Community, Kite Festival, Kite Flying, Kiting, Winter

Kiters Set to Make a Spectacle on Upper Midwest’s Frozen Lakes

Michael K. Sherman

(Related: What Kind of Yahoo Flies Kites in the Middle of Winter)

Ah, winter… Snowmen, snowball fights, sledding, skiing, hockey, ice fishing, kite flying… Wait, what? Kite flying? Yes, kite flying!

So, you thought you’ve seen it all, huh? Well now you can.

Color The Wind, Clear lake, IA

Few know that the upper Midwest holds some of the largest and most awe-inspiring winter kite festivals on the planet. Frozen lakebeds and their unobstructed winds are ideal for lifting some of the world’s largest kites. This, and a shared passion attract kiters from around the country and beyond.

Kites on Ice, Buffalo, MN

If you’ve never seen a stack of these magnificent showkites, you’re in for a real treat. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Together, they dot a winter sky like wildflowers spread across a spring meadow.

What are you waiting for? Plan now to visit these festivals. They’re a great time for family and friends!

2022 Winter Kite Festivals

Okobji is in the books! What a great festival!

Frozen Assets Festival, Madison, WI

Published by Michael K. Sherman

Michael is a career communications professional who’s shaped the voices of corporations for more than 30 years. He is an avid kiter, a member of the American Kitefliers Association, and president of the award-winning Wisconsin Kiters Club. Michael is recognized across the kiting community for his unique ability to capture and share the kite flying experience. His YouTube channel, michaelksherman, is a source of joy and inspiration for people worldwide with an up-close, often serene look at some of the world's largest kites and the people who fly them. Increasingly, these and his other kiting and kite festival productions are helping businesses and communities thrive.

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