48th Annual Wright Kite Festival
Fri, Jul 17
|Wright Brothers National Memorial
Held on the historic Wright Brothers Monument, this family-friendly festival invites you to experience the wonder of flight, this time, on the end of a kite string.
Time & Location
Jul 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – Jul 18, 2026, 4:00 PM
Wright Brothers National Memorial, 1000 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948, USA
About the event
Held on the historic Wright Brothers Monument, this family-friendly festival invites you to experience the wonder of flight, this time, on the end of a kite string. The event celebrates the spirit of aviation and the legacy of the Wright brothers, who made their first powered flight in 1903.
What to expect:
Massive 30–100 ft. kites flying high over the memorial grounds
Free stunt and power kite lessons led by expert instructors
Fly your own kite or purchase one on-site from Kitty Hawk Kites
Family fun for all ages in one of America’s most iconic aviation landmarks