Hoosier Kiteflier's Society

One Sky, One World Kite Fly - Fort Wayne
2025-10-12 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Praise Park, 5685 YMCA Park Drive West, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835-2380, United States
Our annual kite fly for world peace at Praise Park, thanks to St. Joe United Methodist Church. HKS members from around the region will gather to fly a wide variety of kites. Others are welcome to bring their own kites to fly, with expert assistance from HKS members.

Merritt Beck Memorial Kite Fly - Muncie
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie, IN, 47302, United States
Come celebrate the life and kite making skills of Indiana’s Merritt Beck at one of the best kite-flying fields in the state.
We will auction some multicolor ribbon and tube tails made by Merritt Beck. Payment will be by cash or check only!
We will be at Academy of Model Aeronautics Flying Site 5 in the northern half of the property, where we held the Ansel Toney fly in May. See the map below.

After the fly, members whose dues are current will be treated to an off-site meal.

St. Andrew UMC W. Lafayette Kite-Building Workshop & Fun Fly
2025-06-22 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | St. Andrew United Mehodist Chuch, W. Lafayette, 4703 N 50 W, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
St. Andrew United Methodist Church will host a kite-building workshop for children and a fun fly for everyone on their grounds. HKS volunteers will lead the kite-building workshop and HKS members plan to fly their own, unique kites.

Children's kite-building workshop & fun fly - Kendallville
2025-05-11 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Mid-America Windmill Museum, 732 S Allen Chapel Rd., Kendallville, IN, 46755-3220, United States
The Mid-America Windmill Museum in Kendallville will host a kite-building workshop for children and a fun fly for everyone on their grounds. HKS volunteers will lead the kite-building workshop.

Ansel Toney & Friends Memorial Kite Fly - Muncie
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie, IN, 47302, United States
Join HKS members for a fun fly at Flying Site 5 of the sprawling grounds of the AMA in Muncie.
Member Mike Bragg plans to grill hot dogs for lunch.
There will be a silent auction of approximately 25 kites, including Sun Oak and Into The Wind kites from Bill and Barb Hoagland’s collection.
Current members are invited to stay for an on-site club meeting and catered meal at the conclusion of the fly.

Coxhall Gardens "Kite Festival"
2025-04-26 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Coxhall Gardens, 11677 Towne Rd., Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
Join the Coxhall Guild and the Hoosier Kitefliers Society for a fun-filled Kite Festival and workshop! Whether you build a kite from scratch or bring your own, people of all ages—from toddlers to grandparents—can enjoy the thrill of flying a kite. Colorful kites of all shapes and sizes will fill the skies over Coxhall Gardens, marking the arrival of spring. Guild volunteers and HKS members will guide you in building a simple sled kite, while regional kite flyers showcase their skills in a professional demonstration. Kites are free, while supplies last, and guaranteed for those who pre-register. There will also be concessions and vendor booths for shopping. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Register here!

One Sky, One World Kite Fly - Fort Wayne
2024-10-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Praise Park, 5685 YMCA Park Drive West, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835-2380, United States
Our annual kite fly for world peace at Praise Park, thanks to St. Joe United Methodist Church. HKS members from around the region will gather to fly a wide variety of kites. Others are welcome to bring their own kites to fly, with expert assistance from HKS members.
Note: Although the park’s official address is on St. Joe Center Road, the entrance drive is from YMCA Park Drive. For best results, navigate to the Jackson R. Lehman YMCA, 5680 YMCA Park Drive W. Enter the park on the right just before reaching the YMCA building.

Merritt Beck Memorial Kite Fly - Muncie
2024-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie, IN, 47302, United States
Come celebrate the life and kite making skills of Indiana’s Merritt Beck at one of the best kite-flying fields in the state.

Berne Swiss Days Kite Fly
2024-07-27 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Swiss Village Retirement Community, 1350 W Main Street, Berne, IN, 46711, United States
Enter the Swiss Village Retirement Community from Village Way (County Road 150W).

High Sky Kite-Flying Workshop - Kokomo
2024-06-08 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Jackson Morrow Park, 4200 S Park Rd, Kokomo, IN, 46902, United States
Kite-building workshop and guided kite flying instructions, hosted by the City of Kokomo Parks and Recreation Department. Kites are free while supplies last, but you can also bring your own kite. The Hoosier Kitefliers Society is providing the kite kits but this is not a sponsored HKS event.

Ansel Toney & Friends Memorial Kite Fly - Muncie
2024-05-11 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5161 E. Memorial Dr., Muncie, IN, 47302, United States
Join HKS members for a fun fly at the sprawling grounds of the AMA in Muncie.
Member Mike Bragg plans to grill hotdogs for kite flyers at lunch time. Bring anything else you want to eat or drink.
Members are invited to stay for a club meeting and meal at the conclusion of the fly.

Let's Go Fly a Kite! - Indianapolis
2023-04-30 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
We have received an invitation from White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis to participate in a kite flying community event that the park plans on Sunday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The park’s community outreach and events coordinator, Cara Walsh, wrote that the park would love to have HKS members attend.
The event takes place in an area of the park called, “Celebration Plaza,” which is circled in red on the map below. Cara said that area almost always has wind because nearby buildings create a bit of a wind tunnel effect.
If you need additional information, please contact Cara at CWalsh@wrsp.IN.gov or 317-452-9210.

National Museum of the United States Air Force Kite Week - Dayton, OH
2023-03-27 10:00 - 2023-04-02 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | National Museum of the United States Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St., Dayton, IN, 45433, United States
The National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio plans a Kite Week March 27 to April 2. During that week, the Museum will invite kite flyers to use its expansive front field. Designated flying areas will be clearly marked, including a 600 ft by 600 ft. area reserved for large, show kites.
The field will be open during regular museum hours, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., each day of Kite Week.
Members of Cincinnati kite club PIGS Aloft plan to fly and have invited members of the Hoosier Kitefliers Society to join them. HKS members Dick and Terry Claycomb plan to be there from late afternoon March 28 through March 30.
Parking is in the main visitors’ lot or the Air Park.
