Washington County’s 24th annual Dixie Power Kite Festival promotes childhood literacy

Written by Layce Lundy
April 2, 2023

ST. GEORGE —Washington County families and students gathered at Utah Tech University for the state’s largest kite festival in support of childhood literacy on Saturday.

Families gather around the vendors at booths at the Dixie Power Kite Festival, St. George, Utah, April 1, 2023 | Photo by Layce Lundy, St. George News

The 24th annual Dixie Power Kite Festival was filled with laughter, music and children running around with kites in tow from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Encampment Mall was full of life, with families from across Washington County there to support childhood literacy.

At the beginning of the year, approximately 16,000 Washington County elementary school students were given reading logs to fill out at home with their parents.

Those that brought their completed reading log to the kite festival could exchange it for a kite, book or voucher to access festival activities, including a bounce house, mechanical bull or rock wall, among others.

The Washington County School District Foundation also sells books for $1 to raise money and promote the cause.

The festival was free to the public and supported by over 60 sponsors, food trucks and vendors this year. Local cloggers, dancers and singers provided entertainment throughout the day.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Layce joined the St George News team in November of 2022. Originally from Midwestern Idaho, she came to Southern Utah to further her education at Utah Tech University. She is currently working towards a degree in Media Studies with an emphasis in Public Relations. When she isn't writing or studying, she enjoys photography and spending time outdoors.

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