Kites over the Bay is an annual event that takes place during the Fish Creek Winter Festival. You can't miss the colorful splash in the sky right off the beach along the waterfront of this charming village.

Here are some pictures from our fifth annual Kites over the Bay!  We have a great time every year and we anticipate an even better event this year. Remember to dress warmly and bring kites to fly!!

For years, internationally and nationally renowned kite fliers, makers and designers will fill the skies over Fish Creek with kites of all shapes and sizes for Kites Over the Bay. Fish Creek Kite Company owners Toby Schlick and Val Murre-Schlick coordinate the event and are fully sanctioned by the American Kite Fliers Association. "We'll have kite designers and makers who make beautiful kites," Schlick said. "Al Sparling, one of the most active giant kite fliers in the world, regularly joins us with his collection of giant kites including an 88 foot long octopus and a 90 foot trilobite."

But you don't have to be an expert to participate, anyone can fly anything. People of all ages stand together enjoying the wind and sight of kites lofting into the Door County sky. In addition to flying kites, there are also many kite-related ground displays. There's plenty of room for everyone, kite fliers chat with the spectators, sharing both their experience and passion freely.

This event is fast-becoming one of the key events of the Door County winter season. It's very kid-friendly and there's a family atmosphere throughout the village. The shops are bustling and you may find some sales taking place all weekend.

Besides the kites, there are fun games played out on the ice, and they are appropriate for kids of all ages. In addition, there are dog sled rides (small fee) around a small circle course. There are a number of outdoor vendors with hot lunches serving most of the day. If you prefer to eat inside, you'll have several choices right downtown.