May 22 - 25, 2026
The Wildwoods International Kite Festival celebrates its 40th year from May 22 through May 25, 2026, with activities on the Rio Grande Avenue beach and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, NJ. Festivities begin Friday at noon outside the convention center, followed by an illuminated night kite fly at 9:00 PM, with additional kite flying, demonstrations, competitions, sales, indoor activities, and social events throughout the weekend. Spectator admission is free, and visitors should check the official schedule for competition times, indoor and outdoor locations, and weather-related changes.