Kites take flight and fill the sky across the campus of Metropolitan Community College – Longview on Saturday, April 24 as part of the Flights of Fancy Mega Kite Festival.
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Admission is FREE.
The festival includes mega kites, power kites, stunt kites, and the world’s largest windsock – three stories high and 200 feet long. For kids there’s an inflatable maze, face painting and photo opps.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. There is also plenty of open space to enjoy a picnic on the campus if you want to bring your own snacks. Just know that glass, pets, alcohol and grills are not allowed.
Festival hours are from noon to 5 p.m. In the event of questionable weather, keep an eye on the festival Facebook page. Activities will proceed as planned unless there is severe weather, including thunder and lightning.
Flights of Fancy Mega Kite Festival Location & Parking
The festival is on the grounds of the MCC Longview campus at 500 Southwest Longview Road in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Parking is FREE and plentiful. Attendees should park on the lots on the north and east sides of the campus. Festival organizers are reminding festival goers to avoid parking in the nearby New Longview shopping area as that area is reserved for shoppers.
