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For thousands of years kites have delighted flyers and onlookers. Kite designs range from the simplest to the intricate and dramatic.
Bring your favorite kite or come to watch.
October 11 is World Kite Day and the event is 1 - 4 p.m. Come to Field #8 at the Buncombe County Sports Park in Enka - there's always a gentle breeze blowing!
Want to make your own kite to fly? View these helpful instructions. The Library, Recreation and Culture Department will have some basic Kites on hand for use. This is a FREE event. For more information, contact Jay Nelson at 250-4269 or jay.nelson@buncombecounty.org.