Kitty Hawk Kite Festival

Get ready to look up! The skies above the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island will come alive during the Kitty Hawk Kites Fort Walton Beach Kite Festival, soaring in April 4–5, 2026.

Where else can you spot a 100-foot octopus, an 80-foot panda, and a 50-foot gator all in one place? Floating overhead, of course! Join Kitty Hawk Kites and the Emerald Coast Kite Fliers Club for two days of FREE, high-flying fun for the whole family.

Marvel at massive show kites, watch pros perform jaw-dropping stunt kite routines, learn how to fly your own with free lessons, and take part in a laid-back family fun fly for all ages. Plus, enjoy special activities at the Kitty Hawk Kites shop right at The Boardwalk.

Bring your camera, bring the kids, and bring your sense of wonder — because this festival is all about catching the breeze and letting the fun soar.