Kites to take flight for tenth time

THE sky above Dean will soon be beset by all things flag when an annual event returns for its tenth-year next month.

The Dean Kite Festival, held annually at the town’s recreation reserve and run by the site’s committee, is set to take place on Sunday 3 September with all manner of flying attractions.

Event organiser and committee secretary Jon Rofe said the day will be all about air-travelling crafts.

“We’ll have a kite-making workshop where people can make a small kite of their own and enjoy flying it out on the field,” he said.

“We have some kite enthusiasts from Kites 4 Kids who come along with a pretty impressive flying demonstration on the day.

While entry is free, the kite-making workshop will cost $10.

Proceeds will go towards managing and upgrading the recreation reserve, with past events contributing to updating the pavilion’s kitchen as well as a PA system and outdoor furniture.

A fundraiser raffle will also be held and cash from that will go towards a local charity.

Previous events have supported the Dean CFA and the Ballarat Soup Bus.

Mr Rofe said the event has always been a successful family day for the community.

“This seems to be growing in popularity every year. We normally see about 200 to 300 people on a good day,” he said.

“It’s a good opportunity to come out to a rural location and enjoy some good country hospitality and enjoy the day with their family and friends.”

The Dean Kite Festival will run from 12pm to 4pm.