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SUMMARY:Kites on Ice Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce Presents \n\n8th Annual\n\nKites on Ice Festival\n\nSaturday\, February 14\, 2026\n\n11-3 pm\n\nFrozen Buffalo Lake - Downtown Buffalo\n\nFREE EVENT\n\n \n\n 2026 Kites on Ice Festival\n\nHaving the winter blues? Let us brighten your day!\n\n\n\nCome see incredible displays of giant show kites of every size\, shape\, and color soaring over Buffalo Lake and Sturges Park. This one-of-a-kind festival features professional kite flyers from Minnesota and across the Midwest.\n\n\n 5 Things to Bring!\n\n Bring the kids free kites for kids (while supplies last)\n\n Bring an appetite food trucks\, beer garden\, hot chocolate\, and treats\n\n Bring it on compete in the Cornhole Tournament for cash prizes (pre registration required)\n\n Bring your sense of adventure enjoy Buffalo's shopping\, wine bar\, tap room & eateries\n\n Bring your camera it's a breathtaking sight you won't want to miss! \n\nPhoto Contest! Capture the magic of Kites on Ice and share your best shots for a chance to win prizes. Watch for details announced on FaceBook.\n\n\n Festival Highlights\n\nFly your own kite (free!)\n\nFree kites for kids (while supplies last)\n\nDog sled rides\n\nFood trucks & beer garden\n\nCornhole Tournament\n\nPond Hockey Tournament\n\nFamily activities & more!\n\n \n\n Cornhole Tournament\n\nPrizes: $200 1st Place | $100 2nd Place\n\nFormat: Double elimination\n\nEntry: $40 / 2-person team (includes free beverage in a collectible mug)\n\nTime: 11:30 AM (sharp!)\n\nLimit: First 32 teams\n\nDeadline: January 31\, 2026 (or until full)\n\n Register or Sponsor Here\n\n\n\n Pond Hockey Tournament\n\n\n\nTeams: 8 players per team (4 vs. 4\, no goalies)\n\nEntry Fee: $400 per team (guaranteed 3 games)\n\nEquipment: Helmet w/ chin strap & skates required (protective gear optional but recommended)\n\nDivisions: Open League (competitive\, mixed men/women) - age 18+\n\nBeer League (fun\, mixed men/women) ages 18+\n\nFormat:\nGames: 2 13-minute halves\, 2-minute intermission\n\nRound Robin: 2 games per team all teams advance to playoffs\n\nPlayoffs: Single elimination bracket\nPrizes: $300 Champions | $100 2nd Place\n\nRinks: Four 120' 60' rinks with 6' wide goals\n\nTime: Dawn to Dusk (schedule released week of tournament)\n\n Register or Sponsor Here\n\n\n Sponsorship Opportunities\n\nSupport this community event and showcase your business!\n\nContact the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce for details on sponsorship packages.\n\n 763-682-4902 or email Melissa@buffalochamber.org
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The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce Presents \;
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8th Annual \nKites on Ice Festival \nSaturday\, February 14\, \;2026 \n11-3 pm \nFrozen Buffalo Lake - Downtown Buffalo \nFREE EVENT \n \;
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❄\;️\; 2026 Kites on Ice Festival
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Having the winter blues? \; Let us brighten \;your day! \n \nCome see incredible displays of giant show kites of every size\, shape\, and color soaring over Buffalo Lake and Sturges Park. This one-of-a-kind festival features professional kite flyers from Minnesota and across the Midwest.
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✨\; 5 Things to Bring!
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👨\;&zwj\;👩\;&zwj\;👧\; Bring the kids &ndash\; free kites for kids (while supplies last)
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🍔\; Bring an appetite &ndash\; food trucks\, beer garden\, hot chocolate\, and treats
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🎯\; Bring it on &ndash\; compete in the Cornhole Tournament for cash prizes (pre registration required)
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🛍\;️\; Bring your sense of adventure &ndash\; enjoy Buffalo&rsquo\;s shopping\, wine bar\, tap room &\; eateries
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📸\; Bring your camera &ndash\; it&rsquo\;s a breathtaking sight you won&rsquo\;t want to miss! \; \nPhoto Contest! Capture the magic of Kites on Ice and share your best shots for a chance to win prizes. Watch for details announced on FaceBook.
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🎉\; Festival Highlights
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Fly your own kite (free!) \nFree kites for kids (while supplies last) \nDog sled rides \nFood trucks &\; beer garden \nCornhole Tournament \nPond Hockey Tournament \nFamily activities &\; more! \n \;
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🎯\; Cornhole Tournament
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Prizes: $200 &ndash\; 1st Place | $100 &ndash\; 2nd Place
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Format: Double elimination
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Entry: $40 / 2-person team (includes free beverage in a collectible mug)
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Time: 11:30 AM (sharp!)
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Limit: First 32 teams
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Deadline: January 31\, 2026 (or until full) \n👉\; Register or Sponsor Here \n \n🏒\; Pond Hockey Tournament \n \nTeams: 8 players per team (4 vs. 4\, no goalies)
Divisions: \;Open League (competitive\, mixed men/women) - age 18+ \nBeer League (fun\, mixed men/women) &ndash\; ages 18+
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Format:
\nGames: 2 ×\; 13-minute halves\, 2-minute intermission \nRound Robin: 2 games per team &rarr\; all teams advance to playoffs \nPlayoffs: Single elimination bracket\n
Prizes: $300 &ndash\; Champions | $100 &ndash\; 2nd Place \nRinks: \;Four \;120&rsquo\; ×\; 60&rsquo\; rinks with 6&rsquo\; wide goals \nTime: Dawn to Dusk (schedule released week of tournament)