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Berkeley Kite Festival

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City’s fee hike takes the air out of beloved Berkeley Kite Festival

Avatar photo by Iris Kwok July 25, 2022, 12:57 p.m.August 4, 2022

The kite shop owner who ran the festival for over 30 years says the city’s over-$40,000 event-fee increase will mean an end to the Berkeley Marina tradition.

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Berkeley has put $580K behind the arts. The caveat: no one can congregate to enjoy them

Avatar photo by John Metcalfe Aug. 06, 2020, 3:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

Although the pandemic has brought many cultural events to a grinding halt, the arts in Berkeley are not kaput. The city is moving forward with plans for new public art. Here’s what to look forward to in coming months.

kites in sky
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Berkeley’s 34th Kite Festival fills the sky with a swirl of colors

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff July 29, 2019, 4:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

The beloved Octopi in the sky flew this weekend.

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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel July 24, 2015, 10:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Let’s go fly kites by Daniel Parks. Taken at the 2014 Berkeley Kite Festival Let’s go fly kites by Daniel Parks. Taken at the 2014 Berkeley Kite Festival KITE FESTIVAL This family-friendly event will celebrate its 30th anniversary this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in César Chavez Park. Every year, hundreds of […]

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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend

Avatar photo by Charles Siler July 25, 2014, 11:02 a.m.October 4, 2022

Octopus kites at the Berkeley Kite Festival in Cesar Chavez Park. Photo: California Travels KITE FESTIVAL The 29th annual Berkeley Kite Fest will take place Saturday and Sunday in César Chavez Park. The free festival will feature kite making and flying lessons, as well as food and craft activities. A traditional Japanese kite-flying team will also […]

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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend

Avatar photo by Eden Teller July 26, 2013, 7:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Octopi fly through the sky during the Berkeley Kite Festival. Photo: California Travels BERKELEY KITE FESTIVAL  The 28th Annual Berkeley Kite Festival & West Coast Kite Championships is this weekend, July 27 and 28, at the Cesar Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina. Sponsored by Highline Kites of Berkeley, the festival includes activities like kite […]

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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel July 27, 2012, 1:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

SOUTH AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DONE RIGHT  On July 28, 1821, Peru became independent from Spain. Ever since, that day has been an occasion to party. It’s no different thousands of miles north in Berkeley. Brasa: A Peruvian Joint at 1960 University Avenue will throw open its doors for a special celebration on today, July 27 at 6 […]

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Sky sailors flew high in Berkeley this weekend

by Guest contributor Aug. 01, 2011, 6:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

By Robert Mills Kites of all colors flew high this weekend at the 2011 Berkeley Kite Festival. Several hundred Bay Area sky sailors met at Berkeley Marina to take in the two-day event hosted by Highline Kites. July 30 and 31 marked the 26th year of the festival. Strong winds blessed the sunny blue skies at […]

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Flying high this weekend: The Berkeley Kite Fest

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor July 29, 2011, 6:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

A world record was set in 2010 at the Berkeley Kite Fest for the number of octopus kites flying at one time. Photos: Tracey Taylor This weekend sees the return of one of the most popular summer dates on our city’s calendar: the Berkeley Kite Fest, held at Cesar Chavez Park since 1986. Organized by […]

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World record set at Berkeley Kite Festival

by Guest contributor Aug. 02, 2010, 7:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

By Elinor Holland Participants in the Berkeley Kite Festival set a new world record Saturday when they flew the most giant octopus kites together at one time. The Octopile joined forces with the Gomberg Kite Production to fly 22 octopus kites. The previous record had been 20 kites. The octopus kites are massive and heavy […]

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