Atlantic Coast Kite Festival

Kite fliers and spectators of all ages experience a visual feast at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival.  This popular event features a variety of activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados. Everyone is invited to take part in the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival’s “Best Kite Contest.”  To enter this contest, participants must build a kite and bring it to the festival.  The contest consists of two parts: the actual kite itself and how well it is made, and the participant’s ability to fly the kite.  Participants must be able to fly their kites consecutively in the air for 5 minutes at a height of 100 feet.  Kites are judged on Flight (ability to fly for 5 minutes), Structural Design, Craftsmanship, and Visual Appeal.  There are three competitive divisions: Master, Novice, and Youth (ages 7-14).  Kites are photographed and entered in the “People’s Choice” contest, where festival attendees get to vote on their favorite kites!  The Best Kite Contest is free to enter.

In addition, everyone is invited to participate in kite building workshops led by Archie Stewart of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.  American Kite Association members from throughout the East Coast present kite demonstrations, perform kite routines to music, and fly giant kites (up to 80 feet long) that include an octopus kite!  Kite vendors are also available on site, selling various kinds of kites.  Admission to the kite festival is free.