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ABC Kite Fest ~ Let Your Imagination Take Flight

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There’s just something about springtime in Austin… blue skies, warm sunshine, and one of the most beloved traditions of all soaring back into town!

Get ready, the iconic ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Metropolitan Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM, celebrating an incredible 98 years of high-flying fun, and yes, it’s completely FREE!

A Full Day of Family-Friendly Fun Awaits!
This isn’t just a festival, it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and pure joy. Picture the sky filled with hundreds of vibrant kites dancing in the Texas breeze… it’s a sight that never gets old.

🪁 Exchange Club Kite Contest & Showcase (11 AM – 5 PM)
Whether you’re flying a homemade masterpiece or a store-bought favorite, everyone is welcome to join the fun! Watch as some of the world’s most talented kite flyers perform breathtaking aerial displays.

🎶 Live Music & Kids Concerts
Enjoy the lively sounds of the MossFest Children’s Concert while the little ones sing, dance, and play the day away.

👧🐶 Fun for Everyone (Even Your Pets!)
From the Kids Club to the Pet Zone, there’s something for every member of the family, two-legged and four-legged alike!

🛍️ Mini Market & Local Finds
Stroll through local vendors, grab a treat, and soak in the festive atmosphere while kites paint the sky above.

Whether you’re 7 or 70, this is one of those “don’t miss” Austin moments that brings people together year after year.

🌸 So grab a blanket, bring your kite (or just your sense of wonder), and come be part of a tradition that continues to lift spirits, literally.

Because in Austin… imagination doesn’t just run wild… it flies. 🪁✨

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Wednesday morning, Dorie. This is good information to share with area residents and visitors.

Enjoy your local events.

Apr 01, 2026 05:06 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you Roy..this is a very fun tradition!

Apr 01, 2026 05:07 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hi Dorie... this sounds like a wonderful way to spend a spring day. What kid doesn't live flying a kite? And I sure would enjoy checking out all the local vendors.

Apr 01, 2026 05:32 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. No kite fest where I live but will be taking my grandson to a park this weekend to fly a kite. Have fun if you go with your grandkids.

Apr 01, 2026 05:32 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - crrli.com. We are Lic. Assoc. Broker/Lic. RE Salesperson - Plainview, NY
We List/Sell Long Island Real Estate Successfully!

Dorie, it looks like a ton of fun for everyone going to it there!

Apr 01, 2026 05:46 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Kite flying has never been my thing. I find more joy in building them than flying them. 

Apr 01, 2026 06:29 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

When we lived in England we would drive to Hampstead Heath to fly kits there, and look at the view over central London. It always had a good wind which made getting a kite up and flying easier.

Apr 01, 2026 09:23 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Dorie, WHAT FUN, and remember as a kid how much fun flying a kite was!   Even as my daughter was growing up, we flew kites.

Apr 01, 2026 10:24 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie- this sounds like so much fun!!!!   We went to a kite festival when we lived in the DC area.   I remember the first time our uncle bought us kites. I bet there will be a big turnout for this.

Apr 01, 2026 11:34 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I love kite festivals Dorie Dillard Austin TX . With ND being a great plains state we can fly kites nearly every day of the year.

Apr 01, 2026 01:12 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie what a great way to spend a day.  I love that octopus kit in your photo.

Apr 01, 2026 01:54 PM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

I love watching kites! Every summer, I head to the cliffs in Newport, RI, where there’s always a lively crowd flying them.

Apr 01, 2026 04:43 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Wow, this looks amazing!  I can't even recall that I have flown a kite myself or even seen anyone else flying a kite, although I saw a rocket launch to the moon yesterday, haha.

Apr 02, 2026 06:15 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Happy Thor's Day and 98 years.  WOW! This obviously is a great and appreciated event for families with young children. 

Apr 02, 2026 08:26 AM