AUSTIN (KXAN) - - Kites will take to the skies Saturday as Zilker Park once again plays home to the ABC Kite Fest Kite leaflets both young and young at heart have actually been filling the sky with their productions because 1929 when The Exchange Club began the event.

Like the kites will do Saturday this event has skyrocketed in popularity over its 94 years.

Kite flying in 2022 at the 94th ABC Kite Fest.

Saturday will be a day of fun however it might likewise be a day to find out. Lots of will be constructing their own kite developments and, at the same time, find out about the engineering in the building and construction of their kite.

Our young kite "engineers" will discover how much wind is required to effectively get a kite up and flying. The response to that concern is determined by the size, the weight and the shape. Engineering and physics.

There are some kites produced to be aerodynamic making use of just a little breeze. Kites that do not weigh a great deal will not require much wind but the much heavier a kite is the more wind will be required to provide it the lift essential to fly.

For the typical kite a light breeze of up to 10 miles per hour is all that is required to produce an effective launch. If you don't have an anemometer, the instrument that measures wind speed, a gentle breeze that you can feel on your face will inform you if there is enough wind.

You can also get a concept by just taking a look at the leaves blowing about.

So, what does Saturday's weather hold for the 95th ABC Kite Fest? The KXAN Weather Team is anticipating a breezy day with a north to northeast wind around 10 to 15 miles per hour with occasional higher gusts.

Looks like an excellent weather condition day for kite-flying

The sky will partially cloudy sky to begin with a couple of more clouds showing up in the afternoon. The rain is anticipated to hold off till after 5 p.m. Saturday.

Consisted of in the many events going on Saturday will be the will be the Kite Contest hosted by Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans and former Chief Meteorologist Jim Spencer. Come say hey there to them.

This occasion also acts as a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting Communities in Schools of Central Texas and the Moss Pieratt Foundation. The Foundation funds research study and promotes awareness concerning the abrupt explained death of children over twelve years old.

Lastly, a suggestion that Barton Springs Rd. will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m

. We look forward to seeing you Saturday.