Rockaway Beach Summer Kite Festival
Where Dreams Take Flight. Rockaway Beach Kite Festival returns June 19-21 to the Rockaway Beach Wayside!
2026 marks the 50th Annual Rockaway Beach Kite Festival. Sponsored by the American Kitefliers Association (AKA), the festival hosts professional and amateur kitefliers. As the largest organized group of kiters in the world, the AKA travels all over to spread the joy of kiting to people of all ages and skills. Children can join in the fun as they build and learn to fly small kites during special classes.
Rockaway Beach Festival is the perfect event for everyone, young and old. Come out and enjoy this annual spectacle where the skies are filled with color and dreams of flight. A sight that will bring a smile to every face. Kite enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their own kites to fly. The festival will also feature some amazing live music, kite exhibitions, an array of incredible vendors and artisans, and tasty meals all weekend. Come hungry, bring a camera, and be ready to have some fun.
Ocean’s Edge Wayside (103 S 1st St), Rockaway Beach, Oregon
