Newport Kite Festival

About

Held at Brenton Point State Park in Newport, the Newport Kite Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary as a free, volunteer-powered community event drawing kite enthusiasts from across the country. Expect sport kite demos, open-field flying, artisan and food vendors, plus special 40th-year programming including an international cultural kite exhibition at Newport Public Library and a documentary chronicling four decades of coastal tradition.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Jul 11–12, 2026

Tags

• kite
• outdoor
• waterfront
• free
• family-friendly
• food-trucks
• artisan