​10/3/2026 (Saturday) Apple Fly at Romac Orchard in Acton, Maine. This traditional fly on the side of Goat Hill is an opportunity to get your apple fix taken care of for a while, while at the same time being afforded the opportunity to fly a kite on the side of an 800-foot hill. This is a unique flying venue that is worth the navigation to get there. Even if the wind doesn't cooperate, you have the opportunity of going home with the fixings for apple pie or apple crisp - yummy. There will be hayrides, Storytime under the tent, a corn maze, and there is a hiking trail up the hill. KONE

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10/4/2026 Special SJKF Zoom Meeting, meeting starts at 7pm.   Due to the postponement of the Anniversary Bash, SJKF is holding a Special general membership meeting to get Election Nominations on the record and to explain the Anniversary Bash.       Same link and password (kite) as before:

https://drexel.zoom.us/j/88624784369?pwd=Yy80UUJmbXZIblZnSmhtbUNyUFBRQT09

 

10/9/2026 – 10/10/2026 The 12th Annual LBI FLY Invitational Kite Festival Long Beach Island (LBI), NJ​

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10/11/2026 One Sky One World, October 11

 

10/12/2026 to 10/17/2026 AKA Convention, Muncie Indiana

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10/15/2026 Deadline for submission of articles for the next issue of WindWriters. Send to Debra Bowlby Djbowlby@me.com or Mike Dallmer mikedallmer@verizon.net 306 Friendship St., Phila., Pa 19111

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11/1/2026 The 41st Olan and Bernice Turner International Invitational Open Peanut Butter Cookie Kite Fly and Bake Off, will be held on the Boardwalk in Seaside Park, NJ. Contact Cel cdallmer@verizon.net or Mike Dallmer mikedallmer@verizon.net 215-722-4092 Remember, bribes are accepted.

 

11/XX/2026 (Saturday) KONE Fly at Hampton Beach. The flying area is expansive, and the tidal flow doesn't get in the way of flying. There is a heated bathroom building on the edge of the sand. There are a few places for obtaining coffee or food if you don't mind walking a little way. If it's a chilly day the answer is to wear layers. If the wind is blowing from any of the westerly quadrants the launching process can be somewhat challenging but once above any building turbulence things tend to smooth out. It's a beach, so there could be some blowing sand if the wind is vigorous. In November parking is free and there are usually plenty of open spaces along the roadway to slide into. KONE

 

11/15/2026 (3rd Sunday) SJKF Zoom Meeting, meeting starts at 7pm. Same link and password (kite) as before:

https://drexel.zoom.us/j/88624784369?pwd=Yy80UUJmbXZIblZnSmhtbUNyUFBRQT09

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11/28/2026 Kites with Lights – Jockey’s Ridge State Park. 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Times 4:00 - 7:00 PM Jockey’s Ridge State Park

 

12/06/2026 32nd SJKF Anniversary Bash & Holiday Party. Same location as last year: Villa Deli, 507 Williamstown RD., Sicklerville NJ 0808. Time is 11-5 with set up beginning around 10am. 

 

1/15/2027 Deadline for article submission for WindWriters. Send to Debra Bowlby Djbowlby@me.com or Mike Dallmer mikedallmer@verizon.net 306 Friendship St., Phila., Pa 19111

 

1/17/2027 (3rd Sunday) SJKF Zoom Meeting, meeting starts at 7pm. Same link and password (kite) as before: https://drexel.zoom.us/j/88624784369?pwd=Yy80UUJmbXZIblZnSmhtbUNyUFBRQT09

 

2/1/2027 Deadline for Winter Workshop Reservations, let us know what you are building, Heart kite, Sand Anchor or Personal Banner, Contact Mike Dallmer mikedallmer@verizon.net or 215-805-7499.

 

2/12/2027 - 2/15/2027 Maryland Kite Society’s 47th Kite Retreat (Date tentative)

 

2/20/2026 SJKF Winter Workshop, Location: Mullica Hill Library, 389 Wolfert Station Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. Meeting room A (not the kitchen) Time is 10:00am till 4:30pm (Date tentative)

 

3/20/2027 Blossom Kite Festival, on the grounds of the Washington Monument (Date tentative)

 

3/21/2027 (3rd Sunday) SJKF Zoom Meeting, meeting starts at 7pm. Same link and password (kite) as before: https://drexel.zoom.us/j/88624784369?pwd=Yy80UUJmbXZIblZnSmhtbUNyUFBRQT09

 

3/26/27 60th Annual Great Delaware Kite Festival at Cape Henlopen State Park on Good Friday (Date tentative)

 

3/28/2027 Easter

 

April is National Kite Month

 

4/11/2027 Kite at the Pier rain date 4/12/2026 Location: Pier Village, long Branch. Contact Sky Festival Productions 732-822- 4884 or bpelton@skyfestivals.com (Date tentative)

 

4/15/2027 Deadline for article submission for WindWriters. Send to Debra Bowlby djbowlby@ me.com or Mike Dallmer mikedallmer@verizon.net

 

4/17/2027 Maker Faire Philadelphia 2027

 

4/2027 SJKF Give Back Workshop Location: Mullica Hill Library, 389 Wolfert Station Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. Time is 1pm till 3:00pm (Date TBD)

 

4/2027 SJKF Spring Workshop, subject to be determined. Location: Mullica Hill Library, 389 Wolfert Station Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. Time is 10:00am till 4:30pm (Date TBD)

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President’s Note: Though these dates are accurate at time of printing it is best to check with the contact to make sure the proper dates are listed.

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Got an event that you want listed, send it: Mike Dallmer mikedallmer@verizon.net 306 Friendship St., Phila., Pa 19111