Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau will partner with the Hays Recreation Commission to host the free Hays Prairie Winds Kite Show for the community on Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex, 1376 U.S. Hwy. 183 Bypass.
This family-friendly event will feature the giant kite displays of Great American Kites & Events, a vendor based out of Missouri that puts on kite shows all over the country.
“We are excited to extend this special event to two days so that even more people can enjoy the show that Great American Kites & Events puts on,” said Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Melissa Dixon.
“We thank Hays Rec and their staff for their generous partnership to make the event bigger and better.” Dixon said. “A two-day event gives us a better chance of the right weather – sustained winds – for the best show possible.”
Several food trucks are scheduled to be at the event including Snow Cone Express, Taco Riendo, The Local Food Truck, Chilly Charlie’s, Triple C Lemonade Stand, Chucherias Mexicanas Snacks, and Suck It Up Bubble Cup. These vendors will set up in the sports complex parking lot.
Other planned activities include the Hays Public Library Bookmobile, the Fort Hays State University MakerVan, live animal visits from the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, and yard games sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Ellis County.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and coolers into the sports complex, but glass bottles are not allowed. Pets on leashes are allowed at the complex, but owners must clean up after their pets.
For details and updates on this event, check the Community Events calendar at www.VisitHays.com or search Facebook for the event “Hays Prairie Winds Kite Show.”
About Great American Kites & Events
Great American Kites & Events, LLC specializes in producing, planning, and managing spectacular outdoor giant kite displays, festivals, and colorful community entertainment experiences. The team has over 16 years of amazing giant kite flying experiences, unique aerial displays, and magical once-in-a-lifetime experiences, all through the wonder of kites. Their company’s vision is to bring people together and create stronger communities through the extraordinary wonder of giant kites.