Wildwood International Kite Festival
The largest kite festival in North America taking place on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood, New Jersey!
May
Next date of this event TBD.
Venue / Location
Wildwoods Convention Center
4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Wildwood Crest New Jersey
Contact by Phone
732.822.4884
The largest kite festival in North America taking place on the Beach at Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center featuring kite makers from around the world flying their most incredible colorful creations. Event begins on Friday at 12 noon with the 'Unlocking of the Ocean' media event on the beach at Roberts Avenue featuring a special Wildwoods Icon Wall Mural Unveiling. Festivities continue with the opening of the Festival Field Tent and the 9 p.m. illuminated kite fly at Rio Grande Avenue and the beach. Saturday and Sunday include the East Coast Stunt Kite Championships on the beach starting at 9 a.m. daily, as well as kite exhibits and workshops. A Kite Festival Auction will be held in the Wildwoods Convention Center at night and is open to the public - many unique kites and collectibles will be auctioned off. Also, attend the featured World Indoor Kite Competition.