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481 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI

4015943443

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The Newport Kite Festival

481 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI

4015943443

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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

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