Cape Fear Kite Festival

03/20/2026

11/09/2025

Pro Tip: internet can be spotty out here at the beach… bring cash for snacks, drinks, $ shopping just in case! are already flying!! See you at 11am, until 4pm! Cape Fear Kite Festival

11/07/2025

CB Aglow is almost here! See you tonight 7pm!! Drone show at 8pm! Come get your glow on in at the Cape Fear Kite Festival

11/07/2025

Mother nature gave us rain, but no wind in Kure Beach today. SO this was the only kite that flew today... but yay! the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher was here!

11/07/2025

We know it's a slow go right now - but this afternoon it will be smooth sailing to the Boardwalk! See you tonight!

11/07/2025

The 19th annual Cape Fear Kite Festival Weekend 2025 KICKS OFF TOMORROW AT Kure Beach Pier! 🪁🪁 We can't wait to see in the air and welcome the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Noon to 2pm at the fishing pier.

Late afternoon at the Beach Boardwalk, if wind allows, we may see some kites up! As the sun goes down on opening night, will be aglow featuring our annual neon sand disco LED displays and a special CB Drone Light Show feature! Look out for the Sand Dollar CB / Silver Dollar LED lit floshade shibumi on the beach! Parking is free at Town of Carolina Beach lots and NC parking lots adjacent to the boardwalk!

You don't want to miss this kick-off party or the of magnificent kites, food and family fun at Fort Fisher!🪁🪁🪁

! Pass it on! 🪁🥰

10/21/2025

To all our Very Important Flyers🪁 from with 🥰

10/20/2025

You can make the most of a visit to the Wilmington area during Cape Fear Kite Festival Weekend 2025! Stay downtown or at the beach and enjoy the wonder of on the beach all ! Thank you for your support Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront, your sponsorship allows us to provide free shuttle service from parking to and from the festival in Saturday & Sunday!

10/20/2025

We're excited to see Klig's Kites and many other V.I.F's (Very Important Flyers) again this year!🥰

Nov 7-9!😎

🪁Friday afternoon fly at Kure Beach Fishing Pier, Friday night Aglow on the beach in and Sat & Sun on the beach at Fort Fisher!!!🪁

10/17/2025

The is on...

10/11/2025

Some people call it ... We call it . Cape Fear Kite Festival Weekend 2025 puts a pop of color back on the before the end of another amazing year in . The boardwalk will be buzzing - why not immerse yourself? Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront is a great home base for the and will be a top viewing spot for this year's drone light show and the neon beach dance party Friday night. Be sure to ask for the Kite Festival "Spectator Rate".

Saturday & Sunday cruise down to Kure Beach on an e-bike or hop the shuttle and be prepared to be wowed by the kites, the food and the fun! , get a reminder. Nov 7-9.