Warm Weather Forces Cancellation of Kite Festival in Clear Lake
• The Color the Wind Kite Festival in Clear Lake, Iowa, has been canceled due to unsafe ice conditions caused by warm weather.
• This marks the fourth cancellation in the festival's 25-year history, all due to warm weather impacting ice stability.
• Efforts to relocate the festival were thwarted by FAA regulations and logistical challenges, emphasizing the importance of safety in outdoor events.
Clear Lake kite festival canceled due to ice
The Color the Wind Kite Festival in Clear Lake, Iowa, has been canceled due to unsafe ice conditions. Scheduled for February 21, 2026, the event was called off after organizers, working with local safety officials, determined that the shoreline ice was too unstable. Testing showed sufficient ice depth, but the top layers were too soft, posing a safety risk. Attempts to move the festival to land were unsuccessful due to FAA regulations and logistical issues.
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