Founded by aviation pioneer Paul E. Garber (1899-1992), the festival, one of the kite world's premier events, is sponsored by The Smithsonian Associates and the National Air and Space Museum, and features kite fliers from across the U.S. and the world.
Traditionally a part of the festivities at cherry blossom time in the Nation's Capital, the Smithsonian's colorful Kite Festival is one of the most popular annual events held on the National Mall.
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Crowd watching kite fighter competition
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Kite fighter competition
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Kite fighter competition
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Kite fighter competition
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Kite fighter competition
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Award Ceremony
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Award Ceremony - Box/Cellular Kite - 15 and under - Sheila Bushman
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Award Ceremony - Flat kite - 15 and Under - Allison Holmes
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Award Ceremony - 15 and under -Bowed Kite - Gabriel Little First - Genevieve Francis Second
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Award Ceremony - Joint Effor - Flying Nations
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Award Ceremony
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Award Ceremony - Kevin Sanders
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Award Ceremony - Cheryl Kear won funniest kite
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Bowed kite winner - Master Kite Builder - Ed Shenk
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Smithsonian Kite Festival - Award Ceremony
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