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5th Annual Presidio Kite Festival

A full day of high flying kites and aerial acrobatics
By - posted 8/9/2019 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, August 10, 2019 | 11 am to 4 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 giant 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.