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Sunfest (and Sunfest KITE FESTIVAL)
September 30, 2021 - October 3, 2021
The weather is beautiful and there’s plenty to do at Ocean City, MD’s biggest and best festival. Enjoy four fun-filled days of arts and crafts, delicious food, hayrides, kids activities and musical entertainment. Plus, Sunfest hosts big musical headliners every year!
Rated #1 of the 100 Best Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows in the country by “Sunshine Artist Magazine
– America’s Premier Art & Craft Show Magazine”
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So grab your friends and family–it’s the perfect time to visit OC! Festival activities are held in the Inlet Lot at the south end of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk.
EVENT HOURS (rain or shine!):
KITE FESTIVAL https://kiteloft.com/kite-festival/Sunfest-Kite-Festival/
GUIDELINES FOR FUN at Sunfest Kite Festival 2021:
There are amazing things to see and enjoy at Sunfest Kite Festival: kites of all shapes & sizes flying in the sky, ground displays featuring colorful banners & inflatable objects, giant bubbles, sport kite demonstrations, and more.
*ALL ACTIVITIES ARE WIND & WEATHER DEPENDENT!
Dry weather & a steady breeze are important! Please keep in mind that we will be happy to fly if wind is in our favor. North or South wind is best for our beach, wind speeds between 6mph to 18 mph are the most comfortable flying conditions. Unfortunately, we are not able to fly kites if wind is too light or non-existing, as well as when wind is too strong, or too gusty.
GUIDELINES FOR FUN at a Kite Festival…
Spectators can enjoy Sunfest Kite Festival from the boardwalk or the beach. There are designated areas for different types/sizes of kites.
–Single line kites will be flying in the area in front of The Kite Loft and to the south thru 4th Street.
–Multi-line Sport/Stunt kites will be flying north of the The Kite Loft near 6th Street.
*It is IMPORTANT for spectators and kitefliers to BE AWARE! Always LOOK UP & LOOK DOWN!
*BE CAREFUL as you walk through the flying fields. It is possible to be looking up at the beautiful kites only to trip over a ground anchor or ground display at your feet, or walk into flying line.
* Kites are tethered to ground anchors using strong lines.
* Kites occasionally fall out of the sky or break free without warning.
* Changes in wind speed or direction will also cause the kites to change flight direction or come down.
* Kites may range in size from several inches to over 100 feet long, some have hard frames (sticks) while others are soft kites, fabric that fills with air.
* Kites may have multiple lines supporting or controlling them.
* Please ask your children to BE RESPONSIBLE and to stay close to you. It is easy for excited young visitors to get separated or wander away.
*Please DO NOT TOUCH the kites, lines or ground displays without the kite owner’s permission!
*Most important…HAVE FUN! Meet & talk with the kiters! Ask questions! Kitefliers are friendly and love to talk about their creations, experiences and share kite flying tips.
*HAVE MORE FUN by flying a kite!
Spinners, Bols & Tails OH MY!
Kite Trains, Stacks and Arches
Kiteflier’s choice: Old School/Vintage Kites & line laundry
Pop up Night Kite Light Show
Feline Friday…Here Kitty Kitty!
Winged Things…( birds, dragons, planes, angels etc)
Kiteflier’s Choice Homemade Ground Display Item(s)
Pop up Night Kite Light Show
Trilobites
Sea life Saturday
Kids Kite Giveaway: children 5-12 can earn their wings by flying a free kite courtesy of The Kite Loft. Children must be present to get a kite. Limited to 60 participants.
Kiteflier’s Choice Homemade Kite or line laundry
Pop up Night Kite Light Show
Patriotic: Show your pride in the USA & Maryland! Red, White and Blue and Stars & Stripes.
Fantasy Creatures…dragons, unicorns, Pegasus and more….
Vintage, Stick & Art Kites
Kiteflier’s Favorite Homemade Kite
Pop up Night Kite Light Show
