By Oregon Coast TODAY
Organizers had a bright idea to enhance the Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival, returning to the beach for its 45th year Friday through Sunday, Sept. 19-21.
This year, the festival debuts a new program — the Night Fly.
On Friday, weather permitting, LED-illuminated kites will fill up the night sky in choreographed displays by experienced kite fliers. Massive inflatable kites will also take flight, creating a stunning visual backdrop as the sun sets over the Pacific.
“The fall kite festival has been a beloved tradition for nearly half a century and continues to showcase why Lincoln City is known as the kite capital of the world,” said Kim Cooper Findling, director of Explore Lincoln City. “We are thrilled to celebrate the 45th anniversary of this beloved event, and to add the LED Night Fly to what is already a cherished weekend of high-flying fun in the community.”
The festival is packed with activities for everyone to enjoy — whether a dedicated kite enthusiast or a first-time visitor. Taking place at the D River Wayside, the main main festival runs Saturday and Sunday, offering non-stop flying festivities as giant kites soar above the beach and surf. At the same time, interactive activities and community partners offer fun on the ground.
Highlights include carnival games hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City and a free kite-making tent by Family Promise of Lincoln County, where people of all ages can design and decorate kites.
For people who want to commemorate the event, branded festival gear will be available from local Pacific Northwest-style shop Scout Northwest.
Get hungry during the day? Enjoy food from Bristo’s Place, a Siletz Tribal-owned and operated food truck, offering hot dogs, burgers and Indian tacos.
Every year, traffic issues are helped by the shuttle service from Lincoln City Outlets and Lincoln City Community Center to the festival at D River Wayside.
While there are many places along the beach for the public to fly kites, only professional kite fliers performing in the festival are permitted to fly within the designated festival area.
The festival will kick off with the Night Fly from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, and continue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21.
For more information, go to www.explorelincolncity.com.
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