Hays CVB
The Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau is celebrating 40 years by hosting a free Hays Kite Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, at Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex, 1376 U.S. 183 Bypass.
The giant kite show will be provided by Great American Kites and Events, out of Polo, Mo. The company provides games and activities, and encourages folks to bring their own kites.
Great American Kites and Events produces events all over the country, and owner Sean Beaver has a connection to Hays.
“My wife Stephany (Rosenholtz) attended TMP,” Beaver said, “and we are both really excited to be back in Hays for the Wild West Festival weekend.”
The mission of the Hays CVB is to promote the City of Hays to visitors, and supporting special events fits into that mission.
“We wanted to add another family-friendly event to the already popular Wild West Festival weekend, to see if we could encourage even more people to spend their Independence Day weekend in Hays,” said Melissa Dixon, CVB executive director.
Sunflower Kitchen food truck (Hays) and Sno White Shaved Ice (Oakley) are planning on setting up in the sports complex parking lot to provide food and beverages. Attendees are also allowed to bring their own coolers, drinks and lawn chairs into the sports complex. 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 VisitHays.com or search Facebook for the event “Hays Kansas Kite Festival featuring Great American Kites.”