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Cape Fear Kite Festival
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, Kure Beach
| Dates | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2026 | 11:00 am | 4:00 pm |
| 11/7/2026 | 11:00 am | 4:00 pm |
| 11/8/2026 | 11:00 am | 4:00 pm |
Watch the skies over Kure Beach come alive during the 20th Annual Cape Fear Kite Festival, November 6–8, 2026. More than 80 professional kite flyers fill the beachfront with enormous, colorful creations in every imaginable shape and size, making this one of the area's most unique fall events.
Festivities begin Friday with a sneak peek at the kites near Kure Beach Pier, followed that evening by Carolina Beach Aglow, featuring illuminated displays, a neon dance party and a drone show over the ocean. On Saturday and Sunday, the main festival takes over Fort Fisher State Recreation Area with spectacular kite displays, live music, food trucks, local vendors and children's activities. 🪁🌊
