Event
festivalOuter Banks Rogallo Kite Festival
Kitty Hawk Kites invites you to join us and fly a kite at the 44th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival to celebrate Francis Rogallo and his many accomplishments. Enjoy the sights of 30-100 foot kites as they fly over Jockey's Ridge State Park while learning to fly a kite!
Date
June 12-13, 2026
Location
Jockey's Ridge State Park | Nags Head, NC
Admission
Free
Event Overview
Join us at Jockey's Ridge
We invite you to join us and fly a kite at the 44th Annual Rogallo Kite Festival to celebrate Francis Rogallo and his many accomplishment
Francis Rogallo was a NASA scientist and inventor of the flexible wing. His inventions started the sport of hang gliding and his designs have carried over into the development of stunt kites, power kites, and hang gliders that are flown today.
Event Details
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For more information on the Rogallo Kite Festival, please contact events@kittyhawk.com
Parking FAQ +
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? FAQ +
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.
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