BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//NONSGML WPForms//NONSGML Sugar Calendar Feeds v3.11.0//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Outer Banks Annual Wright Kite Festival X-WR-CALDESC:OBX Travel Guide by Carolina Designs X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20270314T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20270314T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Outer Banks Annual Wright Kite Festival DESCRIPTION:Price:\n\n $10 Entry to Wright Brothers National Memorial\n All kite festival activities are free with park admission.\n\nAges:\n\ n All ages welcome!\n\nPets:\n\n Your pets are always welcome at Wrigh t Brothers National Memorial as long as they (and their owners) follow t he principles of B.A.R.K.: B=Bag your pet's waste. A=Always on leash. R= Respect Wildlife. K=Know where you can go.\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE:\nThe 2027 event dates are not yet confirmed.\nThe event information below is from 2026.\nThis page will be updated with 2027 information when it becomes a vailable.\n\n\n\nOuter Banks Annual Wright Kite Festival: July 17-18\, 2 026\nJoin the celebration this summer and feel the excitement in the air as the Wright Brothers National Memorial\, in collaboration with Kitty Hawk Kites\, kicks off its annual Wright Kite Festival! This family-frie ndly event is suitable for all ages and encourages everyone\, even your pooch\, to take part in a day full of family-oriented activities\, inter active kite flying\, rich history\, and community spirit. Feast your eye s on the sky as it ignites into a magnificent display of colorful kites\ , each one unique in shape and size\; some local past favorites include the vibrant fish\, the flying pig\, and the gigantic octopus! On top of that\, you can spend the rest of the day exploring the lush 428-acre par k composed of multiple picnic benches\, a visitor’s center and museum\ , reconstructed camp buildings\, the Wright Brothers Monument\, and the actual flight line where Wilbur and Orville had their first test flights .\n\n\nHistory of the Outer Banks Wright Kite Festival\nThe Wright Kite Festival began in the 1970s and has been a local favorite since! It's on e of the most vibrant and enriching celebrations on the Outer Banks\, wh ere locals and visitors from around the world gather to commemorate the Wright brothers' first successful powered flight on December 17\, 1903. The event was established to honor both the science of flight and the Wr ight brothers' lasting legacy. When you attend this festival\, not only are you enjoying a fun local event\, but you are literally standing on t he very ground that helped shape aviation history. \nWhat to Expect at the Wright Kite Festival\nOne of the best parts of the Wright Kite Festi val is how hands-on and interactive it is. Not only can you watch massiv e kites\, some reaching up to 100 feet\, soar above the memorial grounds \, but everyone in attendance is also encouraged to bring their own kite s to fly or purchase one on-site from Kitty Hawk Kites. Engaging\, hands -on demonstrations\, both educational and entertaining\, along with free stunt and power kite lessons\, are led by expert instructors\, who teac h participants how to build kites and explain the principles that enable them to fly. In addition to its educational elements\, the Wright Kite Festival promotes a strong sense of community\, bringing people together to share a common and memorable experience and creating an atmosphere o f celebration and connection. The event typically includes performances and huge kite displays\, ranging from animal shapes to abstract designs\ , that showcase creativity and skill\, making it a fun\, lively gatherin g where everyone can enjoy it together.\nExplore the Wright Brothers Nat ional Memorial \nAll festivalgoers are encouraged to explore the scenic 428-acre park\, featuring walking paths\, picnic areas\, and sweeping v iews once you reach the top of the Wright Brothers Monument\, which offe rs panoramic vistas of the Outer Banks from sound to sea. Next on your j ourney are the reconstructed camp buildings that replicate the structure s used by Orville and Wilbur Wright during their experiments in the earl y 1900s. These include a wooden hangar\, where they stored and repaired their gliders\, and a small living quarters building where they ate\, sl ept\, and planned their work. The buildings show how simple their setup was during their research and experimentation with flight. If you want t o follow in the footsteps of the Wright Brothers’ first flights\, then visit the First Flight Boulder and walk the flight line. The First Flig ht Boulder marks the spot where the first powered flight began in 1903\, and it’s one of the most iconic photo spots in the park\, while the f light line allows you to experience the exact path of the Wright Brother s' flights\, their takeoff point\, and landing spots of each flight. The Visitors Center and Museum is a fun\, interactive experience featuring a full-scale replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer\, along with displays that explain the science of flight\, early glider experiments\, and the brot hers’ problem-solving process. You’ll also find historical photograp hs\, original tools\, and informative films that bring the story of the first powered flight to life.\n\n\nSee You There!\nThe Wright Kite Festi val is an amazing way to celebrate both history and community in a fun\, lively\, and engaging setting. It honors the legacy of Wilbur and Orvil le Wright in the very place where they achieved their groundbreaking fir st flight\, giving visitors a chance to really connect with the past in a personal and memorable way. Through interactive activities\, vibrant d isplays\, and shared moments of excitement with family\, friends\, and v isitors from around the world\, the festival creates a fun\, one-of-a-ki nd vibe where you can learn\, explore\, participate\, and simply enjoy t he beauty of the kites flying overhead. 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