See soaring kites color the skies over the Presidio Main Post at the San Francisco Family Day Kite Festival. Come catch the high-flying family fun! Free kites for kids Kite-making at the Make-a-Kite Pavilion sponsored by the Walt Disney Family Museum Commentary by legendary Disney illustrator and kite maker, 92 year-old Tyrus Wong World champion kite acrobatics 8 kite flying contests for amateurs and professionals alike Giant and miniature “show kites” Stunt kites Candy-showering kites Catch-a-Kite-Tail contest Food and beverage vendors Since 1978, when the FDKF inspired Mayor George Moscone to first proclaim "Family Day" in San Francisco, The San Francisco Family Day Kite Festival has hosted thousands of professional and amateur kite fliers, renewable energy advocates and sustainability enthusiasts from all over the world.