A pretty fly event

Soar we going to the kite festival or not?

Immerse yourself in the world of professional kite flyers and enjoy fun activities, delicious food and captivating displays at Lincoln City's Summer Kite Festival, held at the D River State Recreation Site this Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25.

The festival features performances by teams, duos and solo flyers from around the world, as well as demonstrations on the expansive kite field. With a food truck owned by local Siletz Tribal members and an array of engaging kids' activities organized by local charities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

“The Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival is such a special event our community looks forward to every year,” said Stephanie Hull, event and outreach coordinator for Explore Lincoln City. “It’s so fun to see people of all ages enjoy an awe-inspiring scene of different styles, shapes and colors of kites coming together to create an incredible experience.”

The festival offers two days of kite-flying activities, including a free kite-making workshop where guests can create their own paper kites that soar. Throughout the event, the sky will be filled with colorful octopuses swimming through the skies, whales breaching the clouds and fast Rokkaku kites dancing through the air.

Guests can also enjoy the Pixie Fest carnival games, with donations going to the Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City, stroll through the wind garden and marvel at the art kite display.

Parking will be available at the Lincoln City Community Center and Lincoln City Outlets, with a free shuttle service operating continuously to the festival site.

For more information, go to explorelincolncity.com.

Event schedule

Both days

10 am: Festival opening performance

10 am-4 pm: Pixie Fest carnival games, walk through wind garden and art kite display

10 am to 2 pm: Free kite making workshop

10 am-4 pm: Performances by featured fliers

4 pm: Festival closes

Sunday only

11 am: Special kite flier memorial.