# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Books & Breezes Giant Kite Festival 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: BOOKS & BREEZES KITE FESTIVAL ??
Back by Popular Demand— 
Featuring Great American Kites 

After an incredible first year with amazing community support, and unforgettable crowds and memories, Books & Breezes is soaring back into Tarkio for 2026—bigger and better than ever!

 SUNDAY, August 2, 2026
? 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
? Tarkio Airport
Atchison County, Missouri

Get ready for a spectacular FREE family-friendly community event where giant kites fill the sky, kids create and fly their own masterpieces, and families come together for a day of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories!

Hosted in partnership with the Atchison County Library, this special event celebrates reading, creativity, community, and the excitement of flight—all while supporting the future of the new Atchison County Library facility in Rock Port.

? WHAT’S IN THE AIR? ?

? Giant Kite Show
Prepare to be amazed as Northwest Missouri’s own Great American Kites & Events fills the sky with massive, breathtaking giant kites that will leave the whole family looking up in awe!

? Public Kite Flying
Bring your own kite or grab one on-site and join the fun flying alongside the pros.

? Retail Kite Store
Take the fun home with a huge selection of colorful kites available for purchase onsite.

? Food Trucks & Vendors
Delicious food, sweet treats, local vendors, and plenty of festival fun throughout the day!

? SUPPORTING THE FUTURE OF THE ATCHISON COUNTY LIBRARY

This event helps raise awareness and community support for the new Atchison County Library facility in Rock Port—an exciting investment in learning, literacy, and the future of Northwest Missouri.

Come celebrate books, breezes, and community spirit while helping something truly special take flight.

? Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and make plans now for one of the most unique family events of the summer!

Follow this event page for updates, announcements, vendor information, and more.

Because the best memories are made when you look up. ❤️?

#BooksAndBreezes
#GreatAmericanKites
#AtchisonCountyLibrary
#TarkioMO
#FamilyFun
#FreeCommunityEvent
#KiteFestival
#SupportTheLibrary
#NorthwestMissouri
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tarkio/books-and-breezes-giant-kite-festival/200030002902523
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, kids, workshops, calendar, food-truck-festivals, air-shows
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1403

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tarkio
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Tarkio Airport
- **lat**: 40.451596142313
- **long**: -95.365325737516
- **full address**: Tarkio Airport, 19298 MO-O, Tarkio, MO 64491-9211, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Books & Breezes Giant Kite Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2f6f6a2941af230d305f3da3e222d3db7c22d8dece4d515425263f5f0c87d55e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1785692433

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Books & Breezes Giant Kite Festival  being held?
  - **A:** Books & Breezes Giant Kite Festival  takes place on Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Tarkio Airport, 19298 MO-O, Tarkio, MO 64491-9211, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Books & Breezes Giant Kite Festival ?
  - **A:** Books & Breezes Giant Kite Festival  is organized by Great American Kites & Events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Books & Breezes Giant Kite Festival  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tarkio, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,400+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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