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Morro Bay Kite Festival
Join us for a high-flying weekend of family fun at the Morro Bay Kite Festival! This beloved annual event brings together kite flyers of all ages, gathered in the beautiful coastal town of Morro Bay to enjoy its legendary kite-flying wind.
Be a part of the Morro Bay Kite Festival
Interested in becoming a Vendor
CLICK HERE to fill out the interest form for becoming a vendor at the 2026 Morro Bay Kite Festival
Volunteer with Us
Interested in being a part of this community event? Email us at mariana@morrobay.org
Up, Up, and Away!
Why join us at the Morro Bay Kite Festival?
A FUN, FREE family event for all ages and lifestyles
A sense of pride for the community. We have been told by professional kite flyers that we have some of the best kite flying wind in the world here in Morro Bay!
A truly sustainable, “green" event that supports Morro Bay's vision as a community
An opportunity for our community to share their knowledge of kite flying with those who have never built or flown a kite before
An outstanding family tradition for the community and visitors alike
Five hundred kites provided for the kids on Saturday
A smile on every face and lifelong memories
Schedule
Friday Night Flight: After Sunset (7:45PM)
Saturday: 10AM - 4PM
Saturday: 10AM - 4PM
All kite flying activities are weather dependent. Candy drops are scheduled for twice daily on Saturday and Sunday, subject to weather conditions
Parking
To keep this a sustainable 'green event' and address limited parking at Morro Rock, consider carpooling or parking in town and biking along the Embarcadero.
Free parking closest to the Kite Festival is available at the Rock parking lot, the parking lot north of the Coast Guard Station, and the parking lot by the Maritime Museum. All other parking on the Embarcadero is free.
Additional parking is available at Cloisters Community Park or Lila Keiser Park. We recommend biking from these areas.
Our Mission
The Morro Bay Kite Festival is an annual community event focused on family and the art of kite flying.
Our goal is to bring all individuals, families, and all generations together in a safe, relaxing, and fun environment to learn and participate in the art of kite flying, Morro Bay style. Our breathtaking surroundings and windy location make for the perfect kite-flying gathering on the central coast.
We hope that while enjoying this high-flying event, kids of all ages can live in the moment with no distractions from technology, taking the opportunity to enjoy the fresh ocean breeze, the gentle lapping of waves, and the sight of dozens of beautiful kites taking to the sky. Perhaps even Grandma and Grandpa can take a turn to fly a kite and enjoy some good old-fashioned fun over the weekend!