Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Blue Ridge Kite Festival

One of our favorite festivals each year is the Blue Ridge Kite Festival.  We missed last year, due to a conflicting event, but were happy to return this year.  It's located in Salem, Virginia, and is a free event.
 It was windy and a little chilly this year.  There were so many beautiful kites high up in the blue skies.  Kids receive free kites and t-shirts, so here are the boys coloring their kites to get them ready to fly.

Pierce had a blast running around with his kite.  It was windy enough that he didn't have much trouble at all getting it into the air. 
What a fun way to spend a windy Spring morning! 

29 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 30, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Looks like fun! Those are beautiful and colorful kites against that blue sky.

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  2. Buttons ThoughtsApril 30, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Well that looks like a perfect way to spend the day to me. Kites sure have come a long way. Awesome. B

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  3. Eat To LiveApril 30, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    You are reading my mind with your posting. I have just been telling my Hubs we need to get a kite for our Grandson. Pierce sure looks like he is enjoying flying his.

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  4. NancyApril 30, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Looks like a fun event for any age! Great shots Lisa.

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  5. andyApril 30, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    That's great ! I love Salem Va we go there all the time !!! Sounds like its a fun !

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  6. JillApril 30, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    What a great family outing!

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  7. Coloring Outside the LinesApril 30, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Oh my grands would just love that-what a fun way to spend the afternoon!

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  8. Elizabeth EdwardsApril 30, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    oh, i would love to see that in person. what week is it usually? need to write it down for next year. have a great week. ( :

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  9. MaggidApril 30, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Excellent Fun. i had no idea . . i watch kits festivals from other nations . . . I must remember i can attend one -
    -g-

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  10. MonkeywranglerApril 30, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Nice! Our son has made a similar kite at Cub Scouts Twilight Camp. They work surprisingly well!

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  11. ElizabethApril 30, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    The Blue Ridge Kite Festival is always held the 3rd Saturday in April.

    For new kite flyers, the sled kites and delta kites are the easiest to fly.

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  12. Gail DixonApril 30, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    What a fun event. Love the collages. I need to learn how to do that!

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  13. mail4roseyApril 30, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    That is a fun way to spend some time. My little one is aching to get his sister's kite up into the air. :)

    Glad you had a good time.

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  14. AnonymousApril 30, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    This looks like so much fun! We still need to fly kites here.

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  15. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 30, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    OH how neat, Lisa... I remember doing the same thing with my sons.... Pierce has the 'hang' of it, doesn't he????

    Glad you had a wonderful day.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  16. Tina Fariss BarbourApril 30, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Looks like a great day! The sky is wondrously blue. You got some good photos! Your boys always seem so absorbed in what they're doing, and always seem to have a good time. That's so nice to see.

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  17. TexWisGirlApril 30, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    really cute and fun!

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  18. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Hi Lisa when I read the title I knew I had to stop by...love love kites and these are sooo pretty! Seems like so much fun... thanks for sharing!
    Loretta XO

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  19. Valerie BoersmaApril 30, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    It does look like a fun day for you guys-I can see it in your wonderful pictures!

    When we go to the Oregon Coast, we like to fly kites too:)

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  20. AnonymousApril 30, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Glad the weather cooperated with your kites. Nothing quite so fun as a kite on a windy day.

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  21. Ginny HartzlerApril 30, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    You got great shots!! I love the running with the kite one. And a good variety of kites on your collage. We have a kite festival each year, but not as much kite variety as you have. The kids get blank paper and markers and can make their own kites. Looks like really PERFECT weather!!

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  22. Grandma BonnieApril 30, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Those are some beautiful kites. Its great they were giving out kite to the children. Kite flying was always such great fun when we were kids.

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  23. SallyApril 30, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    How fun! Love these pics, Lisa. You guys do know how to make the most of life! I remember taking my little brother kite flying. I must go out and buy one soon for the girls.

    xoxo

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  24. LinApril 30, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Ooooh, FUN! I love all those different kites that they make now. I remember flying kites a lot as a kid....do kids do that anymore?

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  25. BIKBIK AND ROROApril 30, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Lovely kites -- looks like it was a beautiful day! I personally prefer just watching everyone run about trying to get the kites in the air lol :)

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  26. Tweedles -- that's meApril 30, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    what a fun day! I love kytes too!
    love
    tweedles

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  27. Liz MaysMay 1, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    I can't think of a more wonderful way to spend time. Happy, happy memories you brought back.

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  28. Our Neck of the WoodsMay 1, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    That looks so fun! Perfect way to spend a day :)

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  29. Debby@Just BreatheMay 1, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    That looks like a fun time. I love seeing kites in the air!

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