# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Newport Kite Festival Celebrates 40 Years of Dreams Taking Flight
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Experience one of Rhode Island's most beloved free family festivals!About this EventNewport Kite Festival Celebrates 40 Years of Dreams Taking FlightMark your calendars for New England's premier kite festival! The Newport Kite Festival returns to Brenton Point State Park for its 40th anniversary celebration on July 11-12, 2026, offering two days of completely FREE family entertainment.Since 1986, this volunteer-run grassroots festival has welcomed 20,000 annual attendees to experience the magic of colorful kites dancing in coastal winds. The 40th anniversary promises to be the most spectacular celebration yet, featuring enhanced programming that honors four decades of community tradition.What to Expect: Watch internationally recognized master kite flyers perform aerial acrobatics with massive inflatable displays, intricate artistic designs, and precision sport kites. Marvel at giant dragons soaring overhead, whimsical cartoon characters floating on ocean breezes, and geometric patterns that seem to defy physics.Participate in hands-on kite-making workshops led by experienced flyers—perfect for beginners and children. Enjoy live music performances throughout both days while relaxing on Brenton Point's scenic grounds. Local food trucks offer everything from fresh seafood to family favorites.Brenton Point State Park's unique geography creates ideal wind conditions, making it one of the East Coast's premier kite-flying destinations. Bring your own kite or purchase one on-site. Free parking available.This authentic community event embodies the best of New England summer traditions—accessible, family-friendly, and rooted in volunteer dedication.When: Saturday & Sunday, July 11-12, 2026 (rain or shine) Where: Brenton Point State Park, 481 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 Admission: FREE (donations gratefully accepted) Parking: Free on-site parking Contact: newportkitefestival.com | hello@newportkitefestival.com| 401-594-3443Perfect for families, photographers, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone seeking authentic community experiences!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport/newport-kite-festival-celebrates-40-years-of-dreams-taking-flight/100001830954246439
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, sports, workshops, live-music, food-drinks, art, photography, entertainment, it, nonprofit, calendar, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newport
- **state**: RI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Brenton Point State Park
- **lat**: 41.4526568
- **long**: -71.3543688
- **full address**: Brenton Point State Park, Ocean Drive, Newport, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Newport Kite Festival Celebrates 40 Years of Dreams Taking Flight being held?
  - **A:** Newport Kite Festival Celebrates 40 Years of Dreams Taking Flight takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Brenton Point State Park, Ocean Drive, Newport, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Newport Kite Festival Celebrates 40 Years of Dreams Taking Flight?
  - **A:** Newport Kite Festival Celebrates 40 Years of Dreams Taking Flight is organized by Newport Kite Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Newport Kite Festival Celebrates 40 Years of Dreams Taking Flight is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Newport Kite Festival Celebrates 40 Years of Dreams Taking Flight sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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