Thousands of fun-seekers are once again expected at the free Redcar Kite Festival on Majuba Beach this weekend.
The weekend will kick off on Friday 5 June with the return of Majuba Street Food Market on the seafront between 4pm and 9pm where there will be street food and music.
On Saturday and Sunday, the kites are due to take to the sky from 12pm.
Look out for giant inflatables kites, kite ‘ballet’ set to music, stunt kites, free workshops including kite-making, fossils, rock pool schools and printmaking and storytelling with Lady Lemon Top, Captain Plim and his fishy first mate Sole. There will also be street entertainment, face painting, festival makeovers and vintage fairground rides.
The main BBC music stage will feature a line-up of talent and there will be dozens of street food and drink stalls serving up everything from parmos to Vietnamese and Korean food.
The mixed weather forecast isn’t going to dampen spirits however there will be a few minor changes to the programme of events. Timings for kite flying may change depending on wind conditions with the free-kite making and craft workshops being held in and around the newly refurbished TunedIn! building.
The popular Fossil Festival programme will now take place at Kirkleatham Museum, featuring talks, workshops, fossil displays and fossil polishing from 10am to 4.30pm. The Park & Ride service to the Kite Festival departs from Kirkleatham Showground, giving visitors the chance to enjoy the Fossil Festival before or after their journey. Entry to the museum’s Dinosaur Exhibition will also be free this weekend.
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Climate and Culture, Cllr Carrie Richardson said:
“Our seafront setting is what makes Redcar Kite Festival so special, but it can also bring challenges when the weather is unsettled. We have made some adjustments to the infrastructure to help keep everyone safe and ensure visitors can still enjoy a fantastic weekend.”
“We look forward to welcoming everyone to Redcar Kite Festival this Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 6pm.”
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