Kiteman Group

06/02/2026

Sometimes we get to participate in something special.

Paul wanted to do something special to ask his girlfriend to marry him, so he asked us to create a dye-sublimation banner that would attach to a kite that he could pull out and pop the question while on a trip to Puerto Rico.

Thanks to our friends at Ocean Shores Kites (Andy and Brenda) and Flying Smiles Kites (Cassie) for thinking of us, and providing the kite to lift our banner.

Congratulation Paul and Ashton.

05/14/2026

Its a nice day to be back out at Disney Beach Resort. Our 20ft feather banners look GOOD!

05/07/2026

Here's a new capability for Kiteman... Our friends at Hello! Destination Management wanted a lit display that could give event attendees directional signage, and look cool.

They designed the graphic, we produced the SEG (Silicon Edged Graphics) that appear with no frames or seams, just the vibrant print. These frames come with LED lighting, so they glow at night!

We placed 3 around the event area... People walked past and did a full double-take. That's the goal every time.

Let us know if this is something you'd like to see at your next event!

04/11/2026

Peter Lynn was a good friend of Kiteman and Bruce Flora from the beginning. His contribution to the kite community are immeasurable. RIP Peter.

03/18/2026

"Not just kites" ... our Kiteman crew "Max and Aydar" entertaining the crowd at Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland Florida. While Wavy Davey shows off his magnificent puppets.

02/25/2026

Check out this new podcast by Jesse Kapsten, featuring John Lutter, co-owner of the Kiteman Group, as he talks about the origin of Kiteman and the developments throughout the years by Bruce Flora.

Welcome to The Pilots Meeting, a podcast dedicated to uncovering the behind-the-scenes stories of kiting through the voices of the people who lived them. Eac...

02/03/2026

We sent this out last week in our newsletter, but wanted to share our 2026 Event Rental Catalog.

New for this year is we are offering battery-operated LED par uplighting for events. These are DMX controlled, so can be plugged into a DJ’s setup if needed.

We’ve also partnered with a few companies to offer some unique event offerings. One is a more high-end product called Mixly - Taste the Music. It’s an AI-driven bartender that can be wrapped with your client’s branding (we print the fabric for the branding in house).

Let me know if you have any questions!

https://app.box.com/s/29xp1dznnf362xl5ixacal98juifo8ph

01/27/2026

While at the AKA Convention in Niagara Falls last November, John Lutter had a chance to chat with Jesse Kapsten of Sky Rider Limited about kites. Enjoy!

Welcome back to Sky Rider Limited! Today on the episode 4 of the Kite Makers Corner we catch up with John Lutter. John is one of two principles at Kite Man G...

01/13/2026

Ever thought about the economic impact of Kite Entertainment at theme/amusement parks? We have. What do you think? Let us know!

TL;DR:
Live kite entertainment does more than look cool in the sky. It pulls guests in, keeps them around longer, and turns everyday moments like eating, walking, or waiting in line into experiences worth sharing. From Disney KiteTails to EPCOT Forever and Cedar Point’s Boardwalk Nights, guests naturally film, post, and relive these moments on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube long after they leave. The result is longer dwell time, happier guests, and organic marketing that keeps working well beyond the event day.

Live kite entertainment's value extends far beyond the performance, driven by guest behavior, social media sharing, and long-tail digital content.

01/09/2026

Spotted in the Orlando Sentinel this morning (Thanks Margot)... We miss Disney Kitetails!