Southpoint Klite Festival produces plenty of smiles

The Southpoint Klite Festival once again took place at the Leamington soccer fields over the weekend of September 30 and October 1.

Massive kites filled the skies and perfect weather helped families and kids of all ages enjoy the multi-faceted display.

With kites flying in the air, the ground was also a place for kids and adults to enjoy their time together, with several displays catching their attention — including a snowball fight, giant lego pit, the love garden and the popular Minion fart guns.

The event ran Saturday and Sunday and included a night-time LED light show that wowed those in attendance as kits and lights lit up the skies and the grounds.

The event is the brainchild of George Paisiovich, who has a group of volunteers with the same motto: “Looking Up!”

“Saturday was great, but no wind in the evening,” said Paisiovich. “Kids still had a blast and cars were constantly lined up.”

He said the snowball throwing, spaghetti tunnel, kids play area and love garden provided ample opportunity for family photos.

Kite flyers came from as far away as Scotland, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Quebec with a good contingent from Ontario as well.