Wildwoods Unlocking the Ocean and Kite Festival May 24-27

THE WILDWOODS –The Wildwoods will officially kick off the 2013 summer season with the Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony at noon on Friday, May 24 on the beach at Burk Avenue behind the Wildwoods Convention Center. A large, ornate key will be used to ‘unlock’ the oceanat this annual Wildwoods tradition to initiate the summer season.
The 28th Annual Wildwoods International Kite Festival, the largest kite festival in North America, also kicks off on May 24 and willfeature kite makers from around the world flying their most incredible colorful creations. The kite festival starts at 9 p.m. on May 24 with an illuminated night kite fly on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue.
The Kite Festival continues on May 25 and May 26, starting at 9 a.m. daily, with the East Coast Stunt Kite Championships featuring the best sport kite pilots in the United States. The championships are comprised of a variety of competitions for individuals, pairs and teams. Also during the weekend, join in the Candy Drop, Running of the Bols, Rev Games or Rokkaku Team Challenge. You can also fly a kite on the Learn to Fly Field, or watch the Fighter Kite Competition. More fun is to be had with kite exhibits and workshops on the beach.
The Wildwoods International Kite Festival Auction will be held in the Wildwoods Convention Center at 7 p.m. on Sat. night. The auction is open to the public during which many unique kites and collectibles will be auctioned off.
The kite festivities conclude on Memorial Day, May 27, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with the World Indoor Kite Competition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Kite fliers will showcase their impressive ability to fly a kite indoors without wind, and performances will be choreographed to music.
For additional information about the Wildwoods International Kite Festival, please call 732-822-4884 or visit www.SkyFestivals.com.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.