Spring is the perfect season for kite flying. One Missouri community college is taking kite flying to new heights with their spectacular kite festival. Metropolitan Community College – Longview is once again holding the Flights of Fancy Kite Festival and you won’t believe the amazing kites that take flight at this event.

On April 21st, kites of all shapes, sizes, and colors will take to the sky at the Flights of Fancy Kite Festival in Lee’s Summit.

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Your kids will absolutely love the beautiful colors and awe inspiring kites. This is the only kite festival in the state and it’s truly magical.

MCC-Longview Flights of Fancy Website

You simply won’t believe your eyes when some of the huge kites take flight. Some of the largest kites in the world will be on display at this spectacular kite festival.

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The sea animal kites are particularly impressive. They look as if they are swimming in a vast ocean above your head!

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There are also stunt kites that can perform impressive feats in the air.

MCC-Longview Flights of Fancy Website

Visitors are encourages to bring their own kites to fly.

MCC-Longview Flights of Fancy Website

In addition to kite flying, there will be lots of activities for your kids to enjoy. This year there will be an inflatable maze, face painting, and a candy drop!

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Admission to the festival is free! You can even bring a picnic along but there will be food vendors on-site too. This awe inspiring festival simply can’t be missed!

MCC-Longview Flights of Fancy Website The kite festival will be held on the MCC Longview campus at 500 SW Longview Rd., Lees Summit.

Are you interested in going to the Flights of Fancy Kite Festival? Tell us what kind of kite you’d bring in the comments below.

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MCC-Longview Flights of Fancy Website

The kite festival will be held on the MCC Longview campus at 500 SW Longview Rd., Lees Summit.

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