The Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF) is a week-long kite celebration and competition held annually during the third full week of August.

Starting on Monday and ending on Sunday this Long Beach, Washington extravaganza boasts skies ablaze with color, high flying action and choreographed movement. Washington’s Kite Festival draws famous kite fliers from all around the world, and tens of thousands awed spectators, many of which participate in the fun with their own kite flying adventures. Click here for more details.

For a schedule of events, click here or stop by the information trailer at the festival beach approach off of Bolstad Avenue (map). Filled with day-by-day information about events, happenings and more, it’s your guide to making the most of the week.