Washington State International Kite Festival

About the Event

Come and be a part of the largest and longest running Kite Festival in North America!

7 Fun Filled Days of Events, Competitions, and Fun for the Entire Family. There is something for everyone!

Schedule of Events:

Kite Trains & Arches:

Amy Curry — Event Director
Registration from 8:00-10:00 am, Tent #2
8:00 am–10:00 am, Field A
Judging begins at 10:00 am

Trains and Arches have a variable number of kites arranged along a single line. The two main styles of trains and arches are European and Ohashi. Stunt Kite stacks are 2 or more, multiple-lined kites, connected together and flown by one person. Awards will be giv- en for longest arrangement and at the judges whim.

Fighter Kite Workshop:

Robert Loera — Event Director
11:00–12:00 pm, Tent #2

This year we will be conducting a discussion on the various types of fighting kites from around the world. Kites include the Tahara, Buka, Korean, Indi- an, and the modern American Fighter.

Our special guests include: Ephraim Meyer, Dave Miles and Bob Hegman.

Ephraim is joining us from Israel, though he was raised in India, which is where his love for kiting flourished. He will show us how to make and build a fighter kite. Dave is just back from competing in the Weifang International Kite Festival in China. Bob is known best for his modern and innovative circular shaped fighter design.

SPORTS KITES PILOTS BRIEFING:

Scott Weider — Event Coordinator
Registration Tent #2
1:00–1:30 pm, Field A

Do you want to help add spectacular sport kite displays throughout the week? Do you want to offer some of your sport kite talent? Attend this pilots’ briefing to help develop an exciting sport kite showcase later in the week.

Sport Kite Stacks:

Dylan Nguyen — Event Coordinators
2:00–3:30 pm, Field A

In stack flying, pilots control not one, but multiple sport kites linked together, creating a performance that is as spectacular as it is physically challenging.

Get ready to be amazed by the individual displays and daring team maneuvers of the kite fliers, all set against a backdrop of vibrant colors and music. This event promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with fun, thrills, and picture-perfect views.

The Sport Kite Stack Fly has been a beloved tradition of the festival for many years. In 2019, we set a world record for the largest number of stacks flown at one time, with 127 quadline kites flown by 20 pilots. Each year we strive to make the event even more spectacular!

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