Wind and Kite Festival

Festival del Viento y las Cometas

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UniqueVilla de Leyva
Dates17–21 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesVilla de Leyva's main plaza, among the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: COP
CategoryUniqueFestival type
The story

Wind and Kite Festival in Villa de Leyva

Founded on 7 August 1975 by tourism director Pepita Gomez de Camacho to make use of the town's strong August winds, Villa de Leyva's kite festival has grown from a small local competition into an international event featuring delta, acrobatic and geometric kite categories introduced from 1980 onward. It fills the town's vast colonial main plaza with competitive and recreational kite flying each August.

Villa de Leyva's kite festival began on 7 August 1975 as a municipal competition organised by Pepita Gomez de Camacho, then the town's Director of Tourism, who chose August specifically because the month's strong seasonal winds had long encouraged local kite-flying as an informal pastime.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Villa de Leyva's main plaza, among the largest stone-paved squares in South America, functions as a genuinely practical rather than merely decorative kite-flying venue, with open sightlines and reliable seasonal wind shaping the festival's format

02

The mystery stays covered

Its expansion from a small 1975 local competition into an event featuring international acrobatic, delta and geometric kite categories from 1980 onward reflects a documented broadening in technical scope over decades rather than a static format

03

The city starts moving

Half a century of continuous editions gives it a longevity distinguishing it from many newer Colombian festivals built around food or music rather than a single visual spectacle

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Wind and Kite Festival is documented as a recurring unique festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Villa de Leyva, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Villa de Leyva's main plaza, among the largest stone-paved squares in South America, functions as a genuinely practical rather than merely decorative...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

17–21 August 2026

Getting around

Use Villa de Leyva transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Sun protection matters more than anything else here, given hours spent on an exposed, shadeless stone plaza; light, breathable clothing and a hat are worth prioritising. Flat, sturdy shoes...

Safety

Wind and Kite Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Villa de Leyva, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

COP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map5.63 N, 73.52 WOpen in Google Maps

Villa de Leyva, Boyaca, Colombia

Nearest airportBOG — El Dorado
TransportUse Villa de Leyva transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Villa de Leyva, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Wind and Kite Festival?

Wind and Kite Festival is listed for 17–21 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Wind and Kite Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Villa de Leyva, Colombia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Villa de Leyva, Boyaca, Colombia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

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.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLcolombia.travel
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates17–21 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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