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	Competition Events
	1. 50 yard dash (Kids only) Competition is open to children between 7 and 12 years of age. Kites will fly on 50 feet of string. Kite string will be measured before the contest. Contestants will race to the finish line. Winner must have their kite stay in the air for the whole race. 2. Highest Angle Kite (Youth and Adult) Competitors will release 200 feet of string and stand on a designated line. The kite flying at the highest angle overhead from the point of mooring wins the competition. For example, a kite flying directly over your head would win. Highest angle kite event has Youth and Adult categories. Kite line will be measured and marked between 11am and 1pm on the kite competiton field. 3. Steadiest Kite (with or without a tail) (Youth and Adult) Winning kite is the least active kite in the air. Steadiest kite event has Youth and Adult categories. 4. Strongest Pulling Kite Each kite's pull will be measured in pounds. 5. Smallest Kite Entries must fly on 25 feet of line and higher than the point of mooring. Kite line will be measured and marked between 11am and 1pm on the kite competiton field. 6. Most Unusual Kite (Youth and Adult) Entries are judged on theme, construction and design. Judges will look for odd, striking or novel features and shapes. Most Unusual Kite event has Youth and Adult categories. 7. Largest Kite Square footage of the sail area will determine the largest kite. Kite Trains are not allowed. Kites must be capable of flying for one minute to qualify. Contestants are limited to three attempts in this event. 8. An award will be presented to the oldest and youngest event contestants. All contestants must fly a kite unassisted to be eligible for this award.