Founded by aviation pioneer Paul E. Garber (1899-1992), the festival, one of the kite world's premier events, is sponsored by The Smithsonian Associates and the National Air and Space Museum, and features kite fliers from across the U.S. and the world.
Traditionally a part of the festivities at cherry blossom time in the Nation's Capital, the Smithsonian's colorful Kite Festival is one of the most popular annual events held on the National Mall.
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - String of kites
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - String of kites
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Creative Kite - Constructed by Cheryl Kear.
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Creative kite winner - Patrick Callahan and Susan Lennon - 'Beauty in the Air' kite
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Ying and Yang Kite
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Gratitude to Paul Garber
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Monster Kite
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Dolphin kite
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Kites everywhere
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Kites everywhere
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Kites stuck in a tree
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Connecticut kiters
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Crowd watching kite fighter competition
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Kite Fighter
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Kite Fighter
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