ABC Kite Fest
All The Good Stuff
Free Admission
A full day of family-friendly fun
The ABC Kite Fest fills Zilker Park with activities that celebrate creativity, community, and the timeless magic of flight. Join Austin’s oldest kite competition, where homemade and store-bought kites compete across multiple categories. Dance to live music at MossFest Children’s Concert and let the little ones explore at the Kids Club. Give your four-legged family members their own adventure in the Pet Zone and browse local goods at the Mini Market while you watch hundreds of colorful kites paint the Texas sky. Whether you’re 7 or 70, there’s something magical waiting for you at Austin’s most beloved springtime tradition.
It’s Not Just Kites
Plan your perfect kite-flying day
Getting to the ABC Kite Fest is easy with multiple transportation options designed to keep you focused on the fun. From pre-paid parking and shuttle service options to scenic bike trails and public transit routes, we’ve got your journey covered.
Don’t let logistics ground your adventure—plan ahead and arrive ready to soar!
High Flyer Club
All the magic, none of the hassle
Want to experience the ABC Kite Fest with worry-free convenience? The High Flyer Club takes care of all the festival-day details so you can focus on what matters most—making memories with your family. Enjoy exclusive early access to claim the perfect spot, all-day catered refreshments and snacks, comfortable shaded seating, air-conditioned restrooms and VIP parking close to the action.
Soar into spring with one of Austin’s oldest traditions!
Since 1929, the ABC Kite Fest has been Austin’s most beloved, family-friendly, spring tradition. Founded by the Exchange Club of Austin, the festival is designed to foster energy and creativity. What started as a simple kite contest to keep children active has grown into the longest-running festival of its kind in the nation, boasting day-long activities for all ages, including the traditional kite flying contest and showcase.
From its humble beginnings at Lamar Park, near the present-day intersection of Congress Ave. & E Cesar Chavez St, to becoming the first festival at Zilker Park in 1936, this beloved tradition has brought families together for nearly 100 years. Today, with support from ABC Home and Commercial Services and the Friends of the ABC Kite Fest nonprofit, the festival continues to celebrate imagination, community and the timeless magic of flight.
Soar into spring and join thousands of Austinites for a free, all-day event filled with kite making, flying and gazing.
An Austin tradition for almost a century
Thousands of kites line the downtonw Austin skyline each year
There are dozens of activites to enjoy throughout the day and all of your foodie favorites
We love seeing Austinites of all ages enjoy the fest each year!