Annual Wright Kite Festival

Wright Brothers Memorial

• Date: 7/17/2026
• Starts: 9:00am
• Ends: 5:00pm

Celebrate the legacy of flight at the Wright Brothers Kite Festival, hosted by Kitty Hawk Kites at the historic Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, NC. This family-friendly event features massive kite displays, kite-flying demonstrations, and opportunities for visitors to fly their own kites on the same grounds where aviation history was made. It’s a perfect way to honor the pioneers of flight while enjoying a day of high-flying fun.

 The Wright Brothers National Memorial grounds are open daily from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.