Then, around 1980, a kite company in East Haddam sold its business and Rose decided to buy its inventory. What had been a hobby, a pleasant avocation, became something more serious.

The 37th Cool Fool Kite and Snow Carving Festival kicked off on Monday, Jan. 1 at Milwaukee's Lakefront. Some of the kites were more than 100 feet long.

The 38th annual "Cool Fool Kite & Snow Carving Festival," presented by The Kite Society of Wisconsin/Illinois and Gift of Wings, will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Mak family behind CS Kites in Mong Kok reveal their top kite flying spots in Hong Kong and the most popular designs they sell – from lucky cats and Japanese dogs to Princess Elsa and Pikachu.

Bridlington Kite Festival: Some of the best kites in the world to soar over Yorkshire this weekend. By Steve Teale. Night news editor. Comment. Published 15th May 2025, 04:00 BST.