39th Annual Carolina Kite Festival

Start: Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00AM
End: Sunday, October 25, 2026 4:00PM

Look to the skies during Carolina Kite Fest XXXIX for a colorful weekend of high-flying fun on the Crystal Coast! Held at beautiful Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, this beloved annual event fills the shoreline with hundreds of vibrant kites dancing in the ocean breeze. Visitors can watch impressive stunt kite demonstrations, see massive show kites soaring overhead, and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere by the sea. Whether you bring your own kite to fly or simply enjoy the view, it’s a picture-perfect fall weekend on the coast. Don’t miss one of the area’s most colorful traditions during Carolina Kite Fest XXXIX!