Today was an absolutely gorgeous day here in Kenosha, WI. And, as luck would have it, there was a festival going on right down the street from where I live. It's called The Outta Sight Kite Flight and Kenosha has this one every year. This year, I think, was the first time they actually had almost perfect weather for it. There was music, food and, of course, kites! The Chicago Fire Kite Ballet Team performed which was pretty spectacular. They use "fighting" kites to perform synchronized routines set to music. There were gigantic kites, like the red octopus, and a HUGE wind sock shaped kite which never managed to make it off the ground. Too heavy for the lighter winds but still it was a sight to see! The sun was warm, the people friendly, the kites were beautiful. Who could ask for more?
Well, it got even better when we had dinner at Big Star. Big Star is a drive in place in Kenosha - one of two that exists and in this town it is a hot topic during the summer as to which of those two you prefer. I like them both but Big Star is only open for the summer months where The Spot is open all year round. So, better get to Big Star while it's open! It was delicious, as always.
I've decided to try to enter this local contest that the Kenosha Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is having. It's called Be A Tourist in Your Town. The idea is to take part in as many local events, take photos and submit them. I've got a good start so far and summer is just getting going! Who knows? Maybe I'll get lucky and win something!
In the meantime, get out and enjoy your town. Wherever that may be!
