07/17/2026 to 07/18/2026
Join Kitty Hawk Kites and the Wright Brothers National Memorial to celebrate the legacy of aviation and the joy of kite flying at the 48th Annual Wright Kite Festival! Held on the historic grounds where Wilbur and Orville made their legendary first powered flight in 1903, this family-friendly festival invites you to experience the wonder of flight—this time, on the end of a kite string.
Entry to the Wright Brothers National Memorial is $10 per person (ages 16+) and all kite festival activities are free with park admission.