East Coast Kite Festival 2026
Schedule
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
UTC-03:00Location
Citadel Hill | Halifax, NS
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FLY AS HIGH AS YOU CAN!Join us for the 8th Annual Atlantic Kite Festival at Citadel Hill on July 11 & 12 — a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of colour, creativity, and community. FREE ENTRY! No tickets required.
⚠️ Beware of Scammers: Please note that this is a free event. If anyone tries to sell you tickets, it's a scam.
🎉 What to Expect:
✨ Spectacular Kite Displays:
Enjoy a breathtaking showcase of large inflatable and small handcrafted kites flown by passionate kite enthusiasts and volunteers from the Atlantic Kite Festival Society.
🍔 Food Trucks & Vendors:
Savour delicious bites and treats from a variety of local food vendors.
🎈 Kids' Zone Returns:
We’re bringing back the beloved bouncy castles — plus face painting and balloon artists to keep the little ones smiling.
🪁 Kite Flying Lessons:
New to kite flying? No problem — our friendly instructors will show you how to get started.
🛍️ Kite Market:
Choose from over 50 types of kites for sale! From tiny 24x24 cm models to giant showstoppers with a 50-foot diameter.
🐙 Kites Like You’ve Never Seen Before:
Look to the skies for a stunning variety — Ring, Frog, Panda, Bear, Octopus, Jellyfish, Cat, Tiger, Flower, Duck, Goldfish, Whale, Heart, Turtle, Seahorse, Dragon, Bee, Penguin, Watermelon, Rainbow, and many more!
💌 Get Involved!
Are you a kite flyer, part of a kite club, or someone with a handmade kite who wants to participate?
Are you a vendor or potential sponsor looking to join this exciting event?
📧 Email us at [email protected]
Help us spread the joy — share the event and invite your friends and family! Let’s make this the biggest and best kite festival yet.
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Where is it happening?
Citadel Hill, Halifax Audio Walking Tour, Halifax, NS B3J 3Y3, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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