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Kites on the Green
Join us for the tenth annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons on May 6, 2023. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy giant show kite displays, kite fighting, free kite building, bol racing, live music, an inflatable obstacle course, learn about stormwater best management practices, sidewalk chalk and more.
When: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Johnston Commons Park, 6700 Merle Hay Road
Interested in sponsorship: Contact Janet Wilwerding, Communications Manager at (515) 727-7781 or email
Schedule of Events
10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
10:30 a.m. No-Knots Stunt Team Performance
11:00 a.m. Live music by Glady's Lite Band
11:30 a.m. Running of the Bol's/Kite Battles
12:30 p.m. Live music by Glady's Lite Band
1:00 p.m. Stunt Kite Demonstrations
1:00 p.m. Running of the Bol's/Kite Battles
3:00 p.m. Stunt Kite Demonstrations
3:30 p.m. No-Knots Stunt Team Performance
5:00 p.m. Closing Ceremonies
All Day Events
Giant Show Kite Demonstrations Show Kite Field
Free Make-n-Fly Kite Kits Pick up at Kite Hub
Inflatable Obstacle Course East of the Library
Iowa National Guard Climbing Wall West of the Library
Tours of the 1902 Simpson House Simpson House
Rain Campaign Activities West of the Library
Meet with Police and Fire Dept. West of the Library
Sidewalk Chalk Johnston Commons Cement Pad
T-shirts, Kites and More! Information Tent
Food Trucks North of the playground
Candy Drop Show Kite Field
The image below has a messaging thanking our sponsors. We appreciate the presenting sponsor, platnium, gold and silver sponsors for the event.
PRESENTING SPONSOR ($4,000+)
PLATNIUM SPONSORS ($2,000 - $4,000)
GOLD SPONSORS ($1,000 - $1,999)
SILVER SPONSORS ($250 - $999)
SUPPORTING SPONSOR (Up to $250)
Interested in sponsorship: Contact Janet Wilwerding, Communications Manager at (515) 727-7781 or email
Presenting Sponsor ($4,000 and above - only one available)
- Company name and logo added to all marketing and promotional materials as the Presenting Sponsor
- Company logo or mascot added to kite kits
- Company name and logo on event merchandise
- Company name and logo on event banners
- Company name and website promoted on Kites on the Green Festival event page
- Printed event posters with the company logo as Presenting Sponsor delivered to display in the business or organization
- Company is allowed to set up a display during the Kites on the Green Festival
- Company can display banner flags during the Kites on the Green Festival
- Company can add merchandise of flyers to the Kite kits
- Company recognition during the event
Platinum Sponsor ($2,000 - $4,000)
- Company name and logo added to all marketing and promotional materials
- Company name and logo on event merchandise
- Company name and logo on event banners
- Company logo and website promoted on Kites on the Green Festival event page
- Printed event posters for the business or organization to display
- Company is allowed to set up a display during the Kites on the Green Festival
- Company can display banner flags during the Kites on the Green Festival
Gold Sponsor ($1,000-$1,999)
- Company name and logo added to all marketing and promotional materials
- Company name and logo on event merchandise
- Company name and logo on event banners
- Company name and website promoted on Kites on the Green Festival event page
- Printed event posters for the business or organization to display
Silver Sponsor ($250-$999)
- Company name listed on event banners
- Company name listed on Kites on the Green Festival event page
- Printed event posters for the business or organization to display
Supporting Sponsor (up to $249)
- Company name listed on Kites on the Green Festival event page
If you are looking for more volunteering opportunities, look no further than our annual Kites on the Green event on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are multiple shifts available throughout the day to accommodate busy schedules. You will be able to experience this event and help out your community. To learn more and sign up, visit www.cityofjohnston.com/KOTGvolunteer.
The Kites on the Green Festival will have food trucks at the event on May 6, 2023.
Food Trucks for 2023
Flame
Hotsy Totsy
The Outside Scoop
Totally Rolled Ice Cream
The video below is a recap of the 2022 Kites on the Green event.