Inside Arvada's Kite Festival: City Festivals and Events with Adelle Burton
04/03/24 • 21 min
Festival and events season is upon us. For our first episode of Inside Arvada Adelle Burton, the City's Special Events and Public Arts Manager, shares information about the Arvada Kite Festival. Adelle tells the story of how this local tradition became the largest City-run event, filled with high-flying kites and activities for the young and young at heart.
The event takes place Sunday, April 14 at Stenger Sports Complex where there will be fun to be had by all! While you're at the Kite Festival, take advantage of:
- A free bike valet courtesy of Bike Friendly Arvada
- The Denver Museum of Nature and Science's Curiosity Cruiser
- Professional Kite Demonstrations by the Rocky Mountain Kite Association
Sign up to volunteer for Kite Festival!
In our conversation, Adelle also highlights her work with the Arts and Culture Commission integrating art into our city, include two mural projects, La Letra and Babe Walls. Listen now for the inside scoop on the happenings with festivals, events, art and even a short story dispenser that makes its way around town.
Other news and event:
Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].
Festival and events season is upon us. For our first episode of Inside Arvada Adelle Burton, the City's Special Events and Public Arts Manager, shares information about the Arvada Kite Festival. Adelle tells the story of how this local tradition became the largest City-run event, filled with high-flying kites and activities for the young and young at heart.
The event takes place Sunday, April 14 at Stenger Sports Complex where there will be fun to be had by all! While you're at the Kite Festival, take advantage of:
- A free bike valet courtesy of Bike Friendly Arvada
- The Denver Museum of Nature and Science's Curiosity Cruiser
- Professional Kite Demonstrations by the Rocky Mountain Kite Association
Sign up to volunteer for Kite Festival!
In our conversation, Adelle also highlights her work with the Arts and Culture Commission integrating art into our city, include two mural projects, La Letra and Babe Walls. Listen now for the inside scoop on the happenings with festivals, events, art and even a short story dispenser that makes its way around town.
Other news and event:
Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].
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- Family activities and booths
- Trash clean up and drawing for a chance to win a rain barrel
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Inside Arvada - Inside Arvada's Kite Festival: City Festivals and Events with Adelle Burton
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