Devil's Bridge International Kite Festival

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Religious & SpiritualDevil's Bridge
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageFew single-family-founded festivals reach
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XCD
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Devil's Bridge International Kite Festival in Devil's Bridge

The Devil's Bridge International Kite Festival is an Easter Monday tradition founded by Calvin Pilgrim of CPKites, held at Devil's Bridge National Park on Antigua's north-eastern coast during the island's peak windy season, now past its twentieth edition, combining competitive kite-flying contests with food vendors, face painting and children's activities, supported year-round by monthly public kite lessons and repair sessions on the first Sunday of each month.

The Devil's Bridge International Kite Festival is an Easter Monday tradition founded by Calvin Pilgrim, whose CPKites organisation has run the event for more than two decades, reaching its twenty-first staging in a recent year.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few single-family-founded festivals reach two decades of continuous community tradition the way the Devil's Bridge Kite Festival has under Calvin Pilgrim and CPKites, now past its twentieth Easter Monday staging

02

The mystery stays covered

Its monthly public kite lessons and repair sessions, held every first Sunday, also give it a genuine year-round community presence most seasonal festivals lack, making the Easter Monday event the annual peak of an ongoing local kite-flying culture rather than a standalone occasion

03

The city starts moving

The dramatic natural setting of Devil's Bridge, timed specifically to the island's windiest season, further distinguishes it as a genuinely purpose-built venue and timing choice rather than a convenient but arbitrary location

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Monthly public kite-flying lessons and repair sessions on the first Sunday of each month

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside the annual Easter Monday competition itself

The sacred route

Living ritual

form the core traditions the CPKites team has built around Devil's Bridge over more than two decades

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Comfortable, breathable outdoor clothing suits the coastal park setting, with sun protection essential given the exposed, largely shadeless terrain around Devil's Bridge; sturdy footwear...

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

XCD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map17.12 N, 61.68 WOpen in Google Maps

Devil's Bridge, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

Nearest airportANU — V. C. Bird
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Devil's Bridge via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Devil's Bridge, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable, breathable outdoor clothing suits the coastal park setting, with sun protection essential given the exposed, largely shadeless terrain around Devil's Bridge; sturdy footwear helps for navigating the natural rock and grass terrain.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Antigua and Barbuda and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Devil's Bridge International Kite Festival?

Devil's Bridge International Kite Festival is listed for Past edition: 6 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Devil's Bridge International Kite Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Devil's Bridge, Antigua and Barbuda. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Devil's Bridge, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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