August 30th was National Beach Day! A time to celebrate the natural wonders of our coastlines and the tranquil beauty of sandy shores. Stretching for over 100 miles along the coast of North Carolina, the OBX is home to some of the most stunning beaches on the East Coast. In this blog post, we’ll explore … Continued
In observance of Plastic Free July, Kitty Hawk Kites recently partnered with the Outer Banks chapter of the Surfrider Foundation for a beach cleanup. The event took place on July 2nd at Kitty Hawk Kites’ adopted Sound Access point in Jockey’s Ridge State Park, bringing in volunteers of all ages, from near and far. As … Continued
This past weekend, Kitty Hawk Kites celebrated the 41st Annual Rogallo Kite Festival. Dozens of professional kite flyers traveled to the OBX for friendship, food, fun, and of course, flying! It was an amazing community event, attracting locals and vacationers alike to witness stunt kites, display kites, and the natural beauty of the Outer Banks … Continued
In 2022, ten teams competed for the trophy of the longest flight. You won’t believe what the winning flight looked like! This fantastic Outer Banks community event featured live local bands Stereo in Words, Remedy, and the Ramble. Local and regional breweries poured their beers for a crowd of thousands of thirsty festival-goers. Breweries included … Continued
Kitty Hawk Kites has everything you need to get ready for the holiday season!
A celebration of flight and beer, OBX Brewtag is modeled after the whimsical and entertaining Red Bull Flutag, translated to “flying day” in German. With OBX Brewtag, the general premise is the same. Although rather than human-powered flying machines, Brewtag contestants will be competing to see who can launch and fly an empty 1/6 keg … Continued
The small barrier island community of the Outer Banks has big character. A lot of exciting events take place year-round. And our upcoming Pirate Festival inspired us to dive into the history of our home. The Netflix series “Outer Banks” stirred up a lot of conversation about treasure hunting. So what better topic to dive … Continued
Let’s recap this past weekend and look ahead to our upcoming events at Kitty Hawk Kites. 40th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival Last weekend we hosted the 40th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival and it was possibly our best one yet! Kite flyers came in from NJ, VA, DC, MD, and NC. And our sponsors: Premier Kites, … Continued
What’s up Outer Banks! Who is ready for a summer music lineup? I know we are, and for one in particular. Shakey Graves is coming to town! And we had to opportunity to catch up with him and share the excitement about his upcoming show. If you aren’t familiar with Shakey Graves, his music is … Continued
The Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding Spectacular is the longest running hang gliding event in the world! This year, the Kitty Hawk Kites Flight School is proud to be hosting the 50th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular. Pilots and friends from all over the country are driving and flying to the Outer Banks the weekend of … Continued
We wanted to keep you all in the loop on what is happening around town before the summer season kicks off! Here are the up and coming local events for Kitty Hawk Kites! April 15-16 Fly into Spring Easter Eggstravaganza 0000Days00Hours00Minutes00Seconds Celebrate National Kite Month and the start of Spring with Kitty Hawk Kites! Experience … Continued
The Kitty Hawk Kites crew traveled to Fort Walton Beach this weekend for our annual Fly Into Spring Kite Festival.
This past May 13th-16th, we hosted the 49th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular at Jockey’s Ridge State Park and the Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg, NC. Pilots from across the United States joined us to compete and celebrate hang gliding. Get yourself up to date on the results of the Spectacular with this recap. Enjoy! Scoreboard Below … Continued
This past weekend, something amazing happened. Against all odds, the 48th Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular Competition took place on October 25-27. The Spectacular is the longest continually running hang gliding competition in the world. We were afraid that we wouldn’t be able to uphold that tradition due to the current circumstances. But thanks to the … Continued
We look forward every year to hosting outstanding events for our Outer Banks guests. This year our events will look a little different in order to keep everyone safe. For now, we are asking everyone attending any of our events to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing. We also have had to reschedule … Continued
Mark your calendars with the best Outer Banks events in 2020. Check out our schedule so you don’t miss out on the fun when you plan your Outer Banks vacation!
