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2017 Presidio Kite Festival

A colorful & family-friendly festival featuring all things kite
By - posted 6/17/2017 No Comment

Let your imagination soar at this colorful, family-friendly festival featuring all things kite happening at the Presidio Main Parade Ground.

Presidio Kite Expo
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | Noon to 5 pm
Main Parade Ground, The Presidio, SF
FREE – an RSVP is appreciated, but not required. (Free kites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration does not guarantee a seat in the kite-making tent.)

The artistry, diversity, and fun of modern flying will take your breath away with free, all-day activities featuring:

  • Kite Making Pavilion – Create your own masterpiece using a free kite making kit, and then take it out for a sail above the beautiful Main Parade Ground. Kids and adults are invited to participate.
  • Giant Creature Kites & Kite Art Exhibition – They will showcase their mind-blowing designs. Don’t be surprised to see a 100-foot kites chasing the wind overhead.
  • Food Trucks, Picnic and Kite Flying Area – Grab a bite from food trucks or pack your own lunch. Then take your own single line kite for a spin on the lawn.
  • Taiko Drummers – Feel the beat of these traditional performers as they provide a musical backdrop for the day’s festivities.