Each year, Fort Fisher Recreation Area at Kure Beach becomes a magical land filled with kites flying high, dipping above the sand and close to the waves. The two-day Cape Fear Kite Festival isn’t just for experienced flyers, but invites all levels including little ones. For those wanting to learn more about kiting, it’s also a great experience to put you in contact with professional kite flyers while witnessing larger-than-life kites take over the beach.
Each year as a way to unofficially wrap up the kite flying season, professional and amateurs alike convene along Fort Fisher Recreation area at Kure Beach and decorate the sky with elaborate kites.
The event began nearly fourteen years ago when Michael Agner a fellow kite enthusiast, invited others who shared the hobby to fly kites on the north end of Wrightsville Beach. Now, each fall the beach becomes illuminated with a decorated array of kites.
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While the event focuses on fun, these aren't your average kites. You're treated to a breathtaking array of massive kites in various shapes and sizes. You'll see sea creatures, superheroes, animals, a unicorn, whatever your mind can really dream up will be flying in the sky.
Kite enthusiast travel from all over the state and east coast to attend the event. For locals, it's a highly-anticipated event. Not to mention, there's also an abundance of food trucks at the event and of course you're still treated to the stunning ocean view.
While the event is indeed dependent on weather conditions, their motto is 'something will fly' the event takes place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. November 4th and 5th.
All ages are welcome to attend and all levels of kite flyers. Don't feel intimidated because you can fly with the big boys. Little children love the magical show and adults enjoy seeing the beach 'fly to life' with kites.
How cool is this event! Will you be attending this year or have you attended before?
