May is finally here and that means Memorial Day weekend is soon. Are you as excited as we are? If you haven't already made any plans, you definitely will want to mark your calendar for one of the best festivals happening that weekend. The North Dakota kite festival draws folks from far and wide and offers fun activities for all ages: Sky Fest over Fort Stevenson

Spend your Memorial Day weekend at this kite extravaganza in North Dakota:

It's called Sky Fest Over Ft. Stevenson.

This event takes place at beautiful Fort Stevenson State Park.

It is located near Garrison, North Dakota and right alongside beautiful Lake Sakakawea. The long weekend is gearing up to be three days of awesome kite fun!

From May 25-27, 2024, the fort will turn into a family-friendly festival.

While here you can go camping in the park, enjoy the vendors, take part in activities, and, of course, fly kites to your heart's content.

People of all ages, from little tykes to great grandparents and everyone in between, can take advantage of the many activities lined up on each day.

There are candy drops each day, kites flying all the time, and exciting things like Bol Races. It's one of the most family-friendly things to do in North Dakota!

Professional kite makers, enthusiasts, and flying groups from all over will be coming to Fort Stevenson for the weekend to show off their incredible kites.

You don't need a fancy, expensive kite to fly here, though. You can use whatever you have and make full use of the wide open North Dakota skies.

If you need an idea for Memorial Day weekend plans, Sky Fest Over Fort Stevenson should definitely be it!

Admission to the event is entirely free and a day pass into the park is only $7, making it a budget-friendly activity, too!

The event will be taking place in Fort Stevenson State Park located at 252A 41st Avenue NW, Garrison, ND, 58540

For a full schedule of events and more information, check out the Sky Fest Over Fort Stevenson website as well as the Sky Fest Over Ft. Stevenson Facebook page.

Have you ever been to this exciting kite festival in North Dakota? If so, what was your favorite part? What other festivals in North Dakota do you enjoy? We'd love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

If you're not interested in kites, this state park is just one of many great parks in North Dakota where you can camp. Here is an entire list of parks that might be perfect for your Memorial Day weekend plans!

If you enjoy the great outdoors, you probably also love to go camping. If you'd like to try it in an RV but don't have one, visit RVShare. And whether you are new to RVing or are a seasoned pro, here are some great RV tips for your next adventure!