Having the winter blues? Let us brighten your day!
Come see incredible displays of giant show kites of every size, shape, and color soaring over Buffalo Lake and Sturges Park.
This one-of-a-kind festival features professional kite flyers from Minnesota and across the Midwest.
Festival Highlights
Fly your own kite (free!)
Free kites for kids (while supplies last)
Dog sled rides
Food trucks & beer garden
Cornhole Tournament
Pond Hockey Tournament
Family activities & more!
Cornhole Tournament
Prizes: $200 – 1st Place | $100 – 2nd Place
Format: Double elimination
Entry: $40 / 2-person team (includes free beverage in a collectible mug)
Time: 11:30 AM (sharp!)
Limit: First 32 teams
Deadline: January 31, 2026 (or until full)
Pond Hockey Tournament
Teams: 8 players per team (4 vs. 4, no goalies)
Entry Fee: $400 per team (guaranteed 3 games)
Equipment: Helmet w/ chin strap & skates required (protective gear optional but recommended)
Divisions: Open League ( competitive, men or women) – ages 18+
Beer League (fun, mixed men/women) – ages 18+
Format: Games: 2 × 13-minute halves, 2-minute intermission
Round Robin: 2 games per team → all teams advance to playoffs
Playoffs: Single elimination bracket
Prizes: $400 – Champions | $100 – 2nd Place Rinks: Four 120’ × 60’ rinks with 6’ wide goals
Time: Dawn to Dusk (schedule released week of tournament)
