FAMILIES flocked to Wickford to revel in the colourful displays and informative tutorials of the annual kite festival.
Children made their own kites on Sunday at Wick County Park, off Tresco Way, and enjoyed watching professionals launch their craft in to the air at the free event.
About 200 people attended the seventh kite festival organised by The Friends of the Wick Country Park, who served up refreshments and held a tombola with all proceeds going towards further events at the park.
There were also classic cars on display as well as a doughnut wagon serving up fresh hot pastries.
Christine Lee, Friends of Wick Country Park secretary, said: "The day went very well – we were very surprised we had so many people as the weather forecast wasn't good and we had competition from other events.
"We had a steady flow of people coming through all afternoon and we held a competition for the best flying kite and the best decorated kite. The festival has grown each year and this has become one of our most popular events along with Paws in the Park.
"We had younger and older children and their families – they all seemed to enjoy making the kites."
For information on the many events held at Wick Country Park, visit www.friendsofthewickcountry park.co.uk
