Flying a Kite; Blossom Festival 2012

The Blossom Kite Festival — previously known as the Smithsonian Kite Festival — invited kite enthusiasts to show off their stunt skills and compete for awards on the National Mall Saturday afternoon.

Top prizes were given for the Theme Award, People’s Choice, Family Trophy, and Highest Overall Score, but this day of family fun was enjoyed by professionals and amateurs alike, both from the U.S. and across the world.