For a Better Tomorrow presents Kite Fest, an annual fundraising event benefiting local and global communities. This will be our 9th year in a row since starting in 2014. Kite Fest 2022 will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Grove Elementary School.
In 2022, we plan to build on the in-person gathering from last year and increase event attendance. We plan to include ethnic food vendors and expand the carnival ambiance. With your help, we can reach that goal and provide a greater level of support to our community and global partners!
Date/Time
Saturday June 11th, 2022
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE for All.
Location
Grove Elementary School,
Airport Rd, Normal IL 61761
More information regarding the event can be found at our facebook event – https://www.facebook.com/events/564574541334920
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