Highlights from 2017 - Apologies for the late upload due to too many work commitments.

The volunteers who put the event on for free would like to put out a big thanks to all the businesses who make the event happen. We are back in our full time jobs but have finally got an evening free. Sorry we didn't mention you all before but here goes and hope we don't offend anyones else by forgetting! Pier Amusements, Scott's fairground rides, CPS security, Go Kites, St Annes Beach Huts, Island cinema, Dickinson Solicitors, Eastham Hall Caravan Park, Brothertons, Ashton Park Hotel, No 10 Ale House, STEP, Water's Edge Cafe, Esseni Photography, Utility Warehouse, Sand Art, Army Veterans, Breverton Hotel, RSS for manning the zebra crossing at short notice, Anatolia Restaurant. Thanks for the money, we spent it well. Hope you support us again next year.

4 children's items were handed into us after being found on the beach. If your child lost something last weekend at the kite festival, please email us with details of the lost item.

St Annes Kite Festival would like to thank all the sponsors who made this year so memorable. Especially Pier Cafe and St Annes Town Council for being there from the start, Chadwick Hotel for sponsoring the lasers, lights and fireworks on Friday night (Riley's from Morecambe - well worth the money) Dalmeny Hotel for rooms for the International fliers, Excel Fostering, Helen Ficorreli for Promenart and all the other local business. Next year's dates soon to be announced - sponsors for next year get in touch asap please. — with Darren Skelly.

This time last week we were getting ready for our first ever night fly at St.Annes. Little did we know just how amazing it was going to be. The organisers would like to say a huge huge thank you to all the kite fliers who turned up in the dark, in the glorious sunshine and then in the rain. You are all truly amazing and we really appreciate the time and effort you put into making people smile (and making kite flying look easy!) - even when dripping wet!! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Anyone recognise this teddy?

Kite fliers dug deep into their pockets on Saturday night to raise £1,050 for the Pancreatic Cancer Charity in memory of David Lidstone from Cafe on the Pier in St.Annes. David and Angela have believed in us from the very beginning even when others didn't. Each year their generous sponsorship is very much appreciated.

Kites flying and rain stopping come on down for samba Sunday

Don't forget to visit aztex venue on the prom for indoor art fair today. Hot and cold drinks and snacks available too!

Still another day to go with lots of wind! 11 till 5 tomorrow, samba dancers and band at 1pm, teddy bear parachuting from 11 all day (short lunch break). Lots of big kites in the sky. Please remember dogs are not allowed on the beach.