Another fun event in our region. Add this to your calendar.
Marla Miller
Region10
EVENT INFORMATION
Full Event Name: Ft. Vancouver Flag Day Childrens Patriotic Fair and Kite Fly. Event Sponsored by Elmaer's Flag and Banner, Kites Too! and the Fort Vancouver National Historical Reserve Trust.
Flag & Banner, Kites Too!
Date: 06/14/2008
Location: Ft. Vancouver Officers Row Parade Grounds
Address: 750 Anderson Street
City: Vancouver, WA 98661
State: WA USA
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Description:
Children’s Patriotic. Fair and Kite Fly will begin 12:30 p.m. on Sat. June 14th and end at 3:30 p.m. The official flag day program will begin at 3:30 p.m. This will include color guard, presenting the colors, guest speaker, band, and flag essay awards to local school children. Followed by hot dogs and soda.
Kite flying emphasizes RWB kites, running of the bolls, stunt kite demos, and mass ascension. Plan to stay for the Flag Day Ceremony.
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CLUB OR ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Is this a club fly? No
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Michael Hale
Portland, OR
Phone: 503-282-1214
Fax: 503-282-2481
E-mail: kiteguy@kitestoo.com
Directions:
Take the Mill Plain Exit off I-5, and go East on Mill Plain Blvd. Turn right onto Ft. Vancouver Way. Next turn Right onto Anderson and end at 750 Anderson St. Walk South onto field.
Additional Comments:
Next to Ft. Vancouver Barracks and the historical Hudson Bay Co. Ft. Vancouver. NOTICE: NO AUGERS OR GROUND STAKES ALLOWED IN THE GROUND. Use only sand bag anchors, even on the grass. This is a historical archeology site with artifacts right below the surface. Event Sponsored by Elmer's Flag & Banner, Kites Too! and the Ft. Vancouver Historical Trust.