5TH Annual Kite Festival

5TH Annual Kite Festival The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that they will be hosting its Fifth Annual Kite Festival.

Since its inception this Kite Festival has seen attendance grow each
year since it commenced back in 2021.

TREAD OF GOLD will be a vendor at our 5th Annual Kite Festival. Be sure to stop by and say hello to Kelly. Handmade Pol...
04/17/2025

TREAD OF GOLD will be a vendor at our 5th Annual Kite Festival. Be sure to stop by and say hello to Kelly. Handmade Polymer, Clay Jewelry and accessories.

Back for the second year. If you were at the Kite Festival last year during the time this group took the stage, you wer...
04/12/2025

Back for the second year. If you were at the Kite Festival last year during the time this group took the stage, you were treated to some great dances from children of all ages. Boy were they Great. The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that the David Sanders Dance Dynamics are scheduled to return this year.

Come see them on Saturday, April 26 at Overlook Beach, Babylon

New to this years Kite Festival is MOODYCAKES BY SWEETS. Has a great variety of Cakes and Cookies. Be sure to stop by ...
04/12/2025

New to this years Kite Festival is MOODYCAKES BY SWEETS. Has a great variety of Cakes and Cookies. Be sure to stop by and see Rebecca and Brett.

Stop in to see Justine of VivLiv Books. A great addition to this years Kite Festival. Books on Kites and Journals for ...
04/12/2025

Stop in to see Justine of VivLiv Books. A great addition to this years Kite Festival. Books on Kites and Journals for kids.

Welcome to the 5th Annual Kite Festival - the BIG BLACK FOOD TRUCK. Only 2 weeks away at Overlook Beach in Babylon. Fr...
04/12/2025

Welcome to the 5th Annual Kite Festival - the BIG BLACK FOOD TRUCK. Only 2 weeks away at Overlook Beach in Babylon. Free Entry - Free Parking - kite flying from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Great Merchandise Vendors and Food Vendors. A wonderful time for the whole family.
Free Pictures from Zak's photo. Take home a lasting memory of the day.

As it appeared in the South Shore Media:The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce will host its fifth annual “Go Fly a Kite”...
04/02/2025

As it appeared in the South Shore Media:

The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce will host its fifth annual “Go Fly a Kite” event on Saturday, April 26, at Overlook Beach in Babylon. The popular fundraiser, which attracts thousands from across the region, returns to its original location after last year's event was held at Robert Moses State Park.

The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, April 27.

Due to the need to protect the park’s winged inhabitants—the piping plover—the event will return to Overlook Beach on Ocean Parkway in Babylon, according to Diana Simulcik, who is coordinating the event for the Chamber.

Held in conjunction with National Go Fly a Kite Day, the festival will feature professional kite flying by Wind Wolves Traveling Kite Show, along with a variety of entertainment, including bands, local dancers, Broadway music, and more.

Simulcik, a local schoolteacher for nearly 40 years, was on a field trip to Washington, D.C., when she was struck by the beauty of the cherry blossoms and the unexpected sight of so many kites.

“It was amazing to see so many kites,” she said, describing the event as “almost breathtaking.”

At the time, the Chamber of Commerce was looking for new fundraising ideas to make up for revenue lost during the COVID shutdown. Simulcik pitched the kite festival idea to the Town of Babylon, which supported the proposal right away.

“They went with it right away. I didn’t even have to convince them,” she said. As support grew from Suffolk County and sponsors like Mercedes-Benz, she’s been grateful for the response.

The kite festival quickly became a popular outdoor event that helped the community recover emotionally from COVID, and its growth is evident.

“It has grown over the years. We started out with maybe—I’m going to say—1,000. We’ve gone up to 16,000,” Simulcik said.

Though the event is free, the Chamber raises funds by selling kites of all types, suitable for everyone from kids to professionals.

“We can’t do this without the help of the Honor Society of North Babylon High School. About 40 students from the high school get community credit and help all day,” Simulcik said. She worked for most of her career as an economics and government teacher at the high school.

“Every year we’ve had a theme, like Bridge Over Babylon, and the kids would create their own kites,” she said. “Some of these kids never flew a kite in their life.”

Simulcik also worked with all 10 school districts in the Town of Babylon to create a STEM/STEAM program designed to maximize the festival’s educational potential. This year, the change of venue postponed those activities.

In addition to kite flying, there will be candy drops from the kites for children, and a bubble machine will create child-sized bubbles for added fun.

Simulcik is pleased the kite festival has become such a hit.

“You can’t take that smile off your face. All ages love it. People bring their blankets and make a day of it.”

For more information visit the Chamber of Commerce’s website at https://northbabylonchamber.org.

Our newest Vendor - ALL BAKED UP - Jams, Cookies, Brownies and Cake Jars. Stop by and see Jennifer for some great items...
03/31/2025

Our newest Vendor - ALL BAKED UP - Jams, Cookies, Brownies and Cake Jars. Stop by and see Jennifer for some great items.

Another great Vendor will be on hand. Stop by and see JoAnne of Wiredesignsny. She has some really beautiful jewelry a...
03/29/2025

Another great Vendor will be on hand. Stop by and see JoAnne of Wiredesignsny. She has some really beautiful jewelry along with soaps and lotions.

Returning again this year is a visitor favorite. Tu Mama's Exclusive Treasures. She has cups, kids puzzles, beach bags...
03/29/2025

Returning again this year is a visitor favorite. Tu Mama's Exclusive Treasures. She has cups, kids puzzles, beach bags, keychains shadowboxes, tumblers, and more. Be sure to stop and see Mary Lou.

Coming in thirty days. The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce's 5th Annual Kite Festival. Open to the Public - Free of ...
03/28/2025

Coming in thirty days. The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce's 5th Annual Kite Festival. Open to the Public - Free of Charge, Free Parking, Many merchandise and food vendors. Zak's Photo Booth - take home a free picture to capture the day.
Overlook Beach - Town of Babylon... 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Let us welcome our newest Vendor to the 5th Annual Kite Festival. "TRANSFORMATION STATION" Andy will have a number of...
03/26/2025

Let us welcome our newest Vendor to the 5th Annual Kite Festival. "TRANSFORMATION STATION" Andy will have a number of Children 's Toys - Dolls, Remote Cars, Action Figures, Funkes, Educational Sets, Plushies and more.

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Overlook Beach
Babylon, NY
11702

Opening Hours

10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16312359461

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