This was my first kite day experience - I brought a hammerhead shark kite (Academy) - but there were dozens of other kites ranging from super-hero kites, to geometrically-shaped kites, to even a kite shaped like a pirate ship (I wish I had gotten a picture!). It was a pretty amazing sight to see, especially with such a beautiful blue-sky backdrop.
Many of the unique kites I saw came from Austin's World Wind Kites, a store completely dedicated to selling kites - and it is hard to believe how many different kinds of kites there are!
World Wind offers beginner, single-string kites for newbies like me or for kids, as well as sport or stunt kites for avid fliers.
As for avid fliers, after doing some research I found that there is a group committed to kite-flying in Austin called the Texas Skyriders Kite Club - no Web site, but headed by Kelly Reed of KiteDemos. Reed designs kites and was once a sport kite competitor, as well as a member of the American Kitefliers Association, endorser of many kite competitions.
Although the festival is over, don't let that stop you from grabbing a kite and heading outside! March 28 marks the beginning of National Kite Month, so try out World Winds, Academy, Toy Joy (the kites are in the back), or wherever you'd like to find a kite - or even make your own! Have fun flying!
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