Lincoln City, OR – Prepare to be amazed, again. The second Lincoln City Indoor Windless Kite Festival is coming to the Oregon coast on March 23-26, 2005. Yes, it’s true. If you have the right kite and know how to do it, you can fly kites indoors without wind---and have great fun even if the weather outside is frightful! So that everyone can enjoy this great sport, Lincoln City is bringing ten expert indoor kite fliers from the U.S., Canada, and Europe to demonstrate the artistry and athleticism of this event, and to teach kids of all ages how to soar without wind. The festival will be held at Taft High School at 3780 SE Spyglass Ridge, just two blocks east of Highway 101 at High School Drive from 1 to 5 p.m. each day.

There is more to look forward to at the festival. On Saturday, March 26th from 3-5 p.m., will be an American Kitefliers Association indoor kite flying competition. This unique event will feature indoor kite fliers from all over the Northwest competing to qualify for the indoor Grand National competition at the 2005 AKA Championships in Ocean City, Maryland. Other activities include demonstrations of R/C model airplanes and kite making for the kids.

This great family entertainment and education opportunity is available to everyone during spring break for only $1 for admission ($2 for a family of two adults and children 15 and under) for all four days and $1 for the materials to build your own kite.

This event is sponsored by the Lincoln City Kite Friendship Association, Tanger Outlet Center, Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Inn at Spanish Head, The Kite Shoppe in Vancouver, WA, Starbucks, Angell Job Corp, Sea Horse Oceanfront Lodging, An Exceptional Place to B & B Inn, Flying Things, Surftides Inn on the Beach, Bel-Aire Inn, Dorchester House, Gomberg Kite Productions International, The O’dysius Hotel, Oregon Beach House Rentals, Motel 6, Mo’s, Kitelife Magazine, KYTE FM, Subway, the Blackfish Café, and the Lincoln City Visitor and Convention Bureau.

For a complete list of all times and activities, call the Lincoln City Visitor and Convention Bureau at 800-452-2151, 541-996-1274, or visit our website at www.oregoncoast.org. To register for the competition call Ron Sears, 541-557-1110, or e-mail to rons@lincolncity.org.