When: July 11th & 12th, 2026 12-4PM Where: Brenton Point State Park, Newport RI
Contact Us: 401-594-3443
Contact Us: 401-594-3443
The Newport Kite Festival
481 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI
The Newport Kite Festival
481 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI
40 Years of our Dreams Taking Flight (1986-2026)
Let Your Spirits Soar!
Join us for a joyful weekend of high-flying fun at Brenton Point State Park in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island. With the ocean breeze at your back and colorful kites filling the sky, the Newport Kite Festival is a summertime tradition for families, kite lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
About the Newport Kite Festival
The Newport Kite Festival is an annual, family-friendly event held at Brenton Point State Park in Newport, RI. Since the 1980s, it has drawn kite enthusiasts from around the country to celebrate the joy of kite flying, community, and creative expression. Our mission is to create a free, inclusive, and inspiring space where people of all ages can experience the magic of kites dancing in the coastal sky.
HELP KEEP THE FESTIVAL FLYING
🪁 Help Us Celebrate 40 Years of Dreams Taking Flight! 🪁
In 2026, the Newport Kite Festival proudly marks its 40th anniversary — four incredible decades of filling the skies with color, wonder, and community spirit. Since 1986, we've brought families together for the simple joy of watching kites dance against Newport's stunning coastline.
Can you spare $40 for our 40th milestone?
Your donation will go directly toward making our 40th Anniversary Celebration (July 11-12, 2026) extraordinary:
- Bringing master kite artists from around the world to Newport
- Creating special anniversary programming and ac