Wings on Strings kite event coming back to EAA grounds

The skies around the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh will be filled with kites on May 30 as the event Wings on Strings returns to the location. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with all activities being free with regular museum admission.

EAA Aviation Museum Director Chris Henry says, “The return of Wings on Strings has been long-awaited for many of our longtime museum attendees, so bringing it back after more than a decade is a fun moment.”

The museum’s Founders Wing will be transformed into a kite building area, so attendees can go fly them on the historic grass runway of Pioneer Airport. Attendees can also bring pre-made kites from home to fly as well. Members of the Wisconsin Kiters Club will also be in attendance, with demonstrations throughout the day featuring unique kite designs. The day will conclude with a hot air balloon glow, if weather conditions permit.