As the wind gusts encompassed the fields on the property of the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, dozens of kite enthusiasts, young and old, partook in the Confluence Tower Wind Festival this Saturday.

Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., novice flyers to dedicated connoisseurs took to the sky with a variety of kites in different shapes and sizes in the free event.

To contact Madelaine Gerard, contact madelaine@riverbender.com or call 618-465-9850 at ext. 235.