08/09/2026
Fall Kite Festival | September 25–27, 2026
The Fall Kite Festival returns to Lincoln City for a colorful weekend of giant kites, flying demonstrations, kite making, and family fun. Due to construction at the D River Wayside, this year’s festival will temporarily take place at Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
Friday, September 25
• 7–9 PM: Night Fly featuring illuminated kites lighting up the evening sky
• Pixie Fest Carnival Games benefiting the Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City
Saturday & Sunday, September 26–27
• Free kite making workshop
• Professional kite flying demonstrations
• Mega Fly featuring all participating fliers
• Big Kite Field tours
• Wind Garden
• Art Kite Display
• Giant show kites throughout the weekend
• Sunday memorial honoring kite fliers
Festival activities are free, with donations supporting local community organizations