Kite Fliers Will Gather June 24-25 for the Summer Kite Festival in Lincoln City

This year's theme is A Myriad of Kites. Beginner and expert fliers are invited to fly and help reach the goal of 10,000 kites in the sky.

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(LINCOLN CITY) - The featured fliers at the festival will demonstrate their flying skills throughout the weekend. "The One Man Kite Team" Carl Bragiel will fly three dual line kites at one time, with the assistance of his wife Lisa.

Carl is just one of three people in North America who can fly three kites simultaneously. Phil and Barbara Burks will show off their red, white, and blue kites, while Doug and Linda LaRock will fly deltas.

Al Washington, JD Fabich, Bob Serack, Dave and Susan Gomberg, and Penny Lingenfelter will also perform during the Summer Festival.

Activities include kitemaking for kids, mass ascensions of kites with a chance to win a glass float, a stuffed animal drop, and a Running of the Bols. In the Bol race, a doughnut shaped kite is strapped to your waist and you run into the wind.

Winners get kite prizes. Kites and other flying objects will also be given away periodically each day. To win, you must be flying a kite. Festival organizers say it is a great time to bring the kids and kites and come join the Summer Kite Festival June 24th-25th. For more information call 800-452-2151 or visit: www.oregoncoast.org