Oct
24
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39th Annual Carolina Kite Festival
SEASON Fall EVENT TYPE Festivals REGION Coast
Date & Time
Oct 24 - 25, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
About
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!
Read & Connect

Flip through the pages of the Summer 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, find vineyard adventures at U-pick muscadine grape farms, explore the oasis of Manteo, learn more about on-farm markets, enjoy peak berry season with summer berry recipes, read about riveting research on hemp fiber and so much more.