These Incredible Kite Festivals In North Carolina Are A Must-See
By Carolyn Harmon|Published October 04, 2023
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
While folks are planning for Halloween with pumpkin patches and corn mazes, don’t forget about the cool kite festivals in North Carolina this fall. Kites Unlimited will host the 36th Annual Carolina Kite Festival to take place Oct. 28-29, 2023, at the Sands Villa Resort and Tom Doe Park in Atlantic Beach, with parking available at both locations. Then head on over to the Cape Fear Kite Festival Nov. 3-5, 2023. This event kicks off with a Friday Night Fly on Nov. 3 at the Courtyard by Marriott-Carolina Beach, followed by two days of flying on Nov. 4 and 5 at the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Both of these spectacular events are free. Let’s make plans and head out to the beach for these delightful kite festivals in North Carolina.
When was the last time you flew a kite - especially on the beach - with the wind whirling around the salty air and the sounds of the surf crashing?
Sands Villa Resort Condominiums, 1400 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, USA
Come out and play for two entire days Oct. 28-29, 2023, at this free event, where all kites are welcome between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with a possible Saturday night flight - wind and weather permitting.
It's just you and other kite fliers, without vendors or competitions.
The Cape Fear Kite Festival takes place Nov. 3-5, 2023, beginning with a Friday Night Fly from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 3 at Courtyard by Marriott-Carolina Beach.
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront, 100 Charlotte Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA
Enjoy two days of kite flying from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Nov. 4 and 5, 2023, at the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area.
Among beauties like this one, we love the opportunity to see more than 50 professional kite flyers showcasing sport kites and some of the largest inflatable kites in the country.
As you can see, there is something for everyone at this kite-flying event in North Carolina. For more information, visit the Cape Fear Kite Festival Facebook page.
Reserve a Vrbo or hotel room today at Atlantic Beach or Carolina Beach and make plans to attend these unforgettable kite festivals in North Carolina.
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