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Kites on Ice

Kites on Ice Festival

Saturday, February 10, 2024
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Buffalo Lake - Downtown Buffalo

Come see some incredible displays of giant show kites of every size, shape and color. See experienced show kite flyers from Minnesota and the Midwest will demonstrate their skills with kites of all colors, shapes and sizes. It's a sight to behold! ALL on Buffalo Lake and Sturges Park.

Event Activities

Fly your own kite (free)
Free kites for kids (while supplies last)
Family Activites
Dog sled rides
Food trucks
Beer garden
Cornhole tournaments (see more info below)
Pond Hockey Tournament (see more info below)

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT:

$200 1st Place/ $100 2nd Place
Double elimination
$40/2 person team
Free beer/beverage in collectable mug
11:30 (Sharp!)
Limited to first 32 teams
Registration deadline: February 2, 2024. To register or sponsor here.

POND HOCKEY TOURNAMENT:

Teams: 8 players per team – 4 vs. 4 – No goalies.
Entry: $400 per team. Guaranteed 3 games.
Equipment: Helmet w/chin strap & skates are required. Protective equipment is optional but highly recommended.
Tourney Start: Dawn (Specific start times for teams announced week of tourney).
Tourney End: Dusk.
Divisions: 18+ yrs old
- Open (Men – HS Varsity & above talent level / Women – Collegiate & above talent level).
- Beer League (Men – HS JV & below, Rec League talent level / Women – HS Varsity & below, Rec League talent level).
Tournament Format:
- 2 – 15 minute halves. 2 minute intermission.
- Overtime: 3 minute sudden-death. If no team scores, game moves to a sudden-death shootout.
- 2 game round-robin. Every team reaches playoffs.
- Single elimination, traditional bracket-styled playoffs.
Prizes
- Champions - $200 per team + automatic entry into 2025 tourney.
- 2^nd Place - $100 per team.
Additional Info:
- Rinks: 3 – 120’ x 60’ rinks.
- Goals: 6’ wide with 12” openings on each side.
- Registration deadline: February 2, 2024. To register or sponsor here.