Kite Event Calendar

[Virginia Beach]

[Wildwood] On the beach between E Hand Ave and E Burk Ave and the Wildwoods Convention Center, the 32nd annual Wildwoods International Kite Festival begins on Friday at noon with the Unlocking of the Ocean ceremony outside of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Festivities following include opening of the Kite Sales Tent, Friday Night Social via the local South Jersey Kite Flyers Club (all-you-can-eat buffet for $10 per person), and the 9:00pm Illuminated Night Kite Fly. Saturday and Sunday include sport kite demo’s, team flying and family games. Monday features the World Indoor Kite Competition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. FREE to spectators. Visit www.SkyFestivals.com (a downloadable registration form includes many of the events activities; info and can be found on the "Events" page) or call 732 822-4884.

[Rockaway Beach] Sponsored by the American Kitefliers Association, the annual Rockaway Beach Kite Festival features professional and amateur kite fliers for the 20th year at the new Ocean’s Edge Wayside. The American Kitefliers Association is the largest organized group of kiters in the world and travels all over to spread the joy of kiting to people of all ages and skills. The event offers contests in a friendly, unofficial environment. Participants can compete to win awards for having the nicest kite, the kite that drags on the ground the longest before becoming airborne, and many other events. Children can join in the fun as they build and learn to fly small kites during special classes.
Anyone who wants to bring their own kite to fly is welcome and encouraged to do so. The Rockaway Beach Kite Festival also features live music, kite exhibitions, an array of vendors, and tasty meals all weekend. Come hungry, and bring a camera to photograph the beautiful kites that will grace the skies along the beach at the Ocean’s Edge Wayside.

[Jersey City] There is nothing quite like the carefree feeling of watching a kite climb higher and higher into a clear blue sky. Come join us at Liberty State Park, May 27-28 11am to 4pm ( and come early for good spot ) for a FREE, family friendly, music filled weekend where you can see Master kite fliers put on a spectacular show. The Manhattan skyline will be accentuated by Tony Jetland’s collection of giant single line kites. Settle in with your picnic lunch and watch the Rev Riders Revolution Kite Team do dazzling tricks and jaw dropping performances to music with their specialized quad line kites.
We invite everyone to fly with us whether by bringing a kite, making your own kite at our event or buying exclusive SkyDog kites which will be available all weekend. Children of all ages will delight in our giant bubble exhibitions throughout the day and will not want to miss our kite candy drop. Try your hand at our McGyver kite challenge to see if you can turn everyday objects into an airborne piece of art.
The 2017 Sky Art Kite Festival is honored to be hosting a sports line competition this year, which will give the audience a peek into the world of professional kiting. We will also be inviting local artists to showcase their talents using kites as a canvas . With so many activities the only thing missing is you!

[San Ramon] Kite demos by popular kites. Hundreds of vendors of arts and crafts, foods . Even two kite stores.
Lots of stuff for the non kiters in your family to do!

[Wildwood] On the beach between E Hand Ave and E Burk Ave and the Wildwoods Convention Center, the 32nd annual Wildwoods International Kite Festival begins on Friday at noon with the Unlocking of the Ocean ceremony outside of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Festivities following include opening of the Kite Sales Tent, Friday Night Social via the local South Jersey Kite Flyers Club (all-you-can-eat buffet for $10 per person), and the 9:00pm Illuminated Night Kite Fly. Saturday and Sunday include sport kite demo’s, team flying and family games. Monday features the World Indoor Kite Competition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. FREE to spectators. Visit www.SkyFestivals.com (a downloadable registration form includes many of the events activities; info and can be found on the "Events" page) or call 732 822-4884.

[Rockaway Beach] Sponsored by the American Kitefliers Association, the annual Rockaway Beach Kite Festival features professional and amateur kite fliers for the 20th year at the new Ocean’s Edge Wayside. The American Kitefliers Association is the largest organized group of kiters in the world and travels all over to spread the joy of kiting to people of all ages and skills. The event offers contests in a friendly, unofficial environment. Participants can compete to win awards for having the nicest kite, the kite that drags on the ground the longest before becoming airborne, and many other events. Children can join in the fun as they build and learn to fly small kites during special classes.
Anyone who wants to bring their own kite to fly is welcome and encouraged to do so. The Rockaway Beach Kite Festival also features live music, kite exhibitions, an array of vendors, and tasty meals all weekend. Come hungry, and bring a camera to photograph the beautiful kites that will grace the skies along the beach at the Ocean’s Edge Wayside.

[San Ramon] Kite demos by popular kites. Hundreds of vendors of arts and crafts, foods . Even two kite stores.
Lots of stuff for the non kiters in your family to do!