Event
festivalOuter Banks Kite Festival
The Outer Banks Kite Festival brings some of the nation’s best kite fliers right here to our backyard. Come out and join us for 2 days of kite-flying fun for the whole family. Enjoy massive display kites flying high, and participate in stunt and power kite lessons given by pros.
Date
September 11-12, 2026
Location
Jockey's Ridge State Park | Nags Head, NC
Admission
Free
Event Overview
Join us at Jockey's Ridge
A regional kite festival that brings some of the nation’s best stunt kite pilots right here to our backyard.
A regional kite festival that brings some of the nation’s best stunt kite pilots right here to our backyard. Come out and join us for two days of kite-flying fun (Fri-Sat) for the whole family. Enjoy massive display kites flying high, including a 100-foot octopus, an 80-foot panda, and a 50-foot fish. And participate in FREE stunt and power kite lessons given by pros. Throughout the event, come watch world-class displays of artistry and skill with kite flying set to music, synchronized performances, and more!
We will be hosting our annual Speedy Sprout Sprint at 11 am on Saturday! Bring your little ones to race and see who can get their kite the highest. The top three sprinters will win a prize from Kitty Hawk Kites!
Event Details
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Parking +
Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head
3933 S Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC (US 158 MP 12.5)
Jockey’s Ridge State Park
300 West Carolista Dr., Nags Head, NC
Are pets permitted at this event? +
Yes! We encourage all furry friends to come; we just ask that animals be leashed. Per Jockey’s Ridge State Park regulations, all pets are required to be leashed while on State Park property.