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Kites in the Fields set for this weekend

The Kites in The Fields festival will take place this weekend in Lucknow, at the site of Music in the Fields.

The event's Facebook page reported The Wind Jammers from Detroit, Michigan will showcase their talents, along with kite fliers from southern Ontario, and the USA.

New things are also planned for the night fly on the Saturday night and people can expect to see spectacular colors in the night sky and ground displays.

There will be giant kites and inflatables of all shapes and sizes imaginable, including fish, astronauts, huge Pokémon and dragons, along with ground displays of all types and colours.

Entry is free and donations are appreciated. There will be some smaller kites for sale and a kids zone to experience new things.

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