Events for July 17, 2026

Celebrate the wonder of flight where it all began at the 48th Annual Wright Kite Festival! Enjoy large show kites, stunt and power kite lessons, and free paper kite making at this family-friendly Outer Banks event.

Wright Brothers Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, NC
July 17–18 | 10 AM–4 PM
Free to the public

Celebrate the wonder of flight where it all began at the 48th Annual Wright Kite Festival! Enjoy large show kites, stunt and power kite lessons, and free paper kite making at this family-friendly Outer Banks event.

Wright Brothers Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, NC
July 17–18 | 10 AM–4 PM
Free to the public