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Cane Hill Kite Fest

to win a large nylon kite at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. After the 2:00 p.m. drawing, there is a special contest for kids only to guess how many

prizes awarded throughout the day for totally random and sometimes silly categories.

Grove Pound. They received rave reviews last year of 5 meows and 6 the Wilber Rufus Rescue Foundation, bene tting the Friends of Prairie arfs. People are also welcome to bring picnic lunches, and in years past we have had families make a birthday celebration of the day.

Cane Hill Kite Festival 2025

Saturday, but here we are celebrating a 25-year event. We’ve seen quite a few changes and improvements over the last two and a half decades: a tent, a larger tent, on-site catering, more kites and more fun. One thing that has not changed is the price: it’s still $1 for kids, $2 for

many generous sponsors, anonymous donors and our volunteer work force for this. No details as of the directory deadline, but we hope to have some very special surprises for our 25th year. The kite selection has expanded and sells from 50¢ to $18. You will not refurbished, rescued, and previously-loved kites can be bid on. No offer is refused. The Kite Hospital (staffed by PhDs, Pretty High Flying Device Specialists) will assemble and repair kites for free, whether you buy them here or not.

The Cane Hill Kite Festival is held on the spacious acreage of

goes until the last kite comes down, usually around 4:30-5:00 p.m. Take Hwy 62 South, turn left at Hwy 45 and go 2.9 miles. The entrance

Our 25-year celebration will be March 7th with a backup date of March 14th in case of rain or snow. For more information and up-to-the-date recording on March 7th, call 479-824-8109. Before March 7th, visit our Facebook page for updates as they occur.

Article submitted by T. A. Sampson

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