Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival

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UniqueLincoln City
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesThe festival's giant show kites, colorful
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryUniqueFestival type
The story

Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival in Lincoln City

The Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival fills the Oregon coast sky each late June with giant show kites shaped like octopuses and whales, fast Rokkaku fighter kites, a free family kite-making workshop and Pixie Fest carnival games, historically staged at the D River Wayside beach.

Lincoln City's stretch of the Oregon coast, with its wide beaches and consistent onshore wind, has long made it a natural gathering point for kite flying, and the Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival turned that natural advantage into an organized annual event built around large-scale aerial spectacle.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The festival's giant show kites, colorful octopuses that appear to swim through the sky, whales breaching the clouds, are built specifically for visual spectacle rather than competition, while fast Rokkaku kites, a traditional Japanese fighter kite design, add technical flying skill to the display as pilots loop and dance them through the air

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The mystery stays covered

A free kite-making workshop run in partnership with Family Promise of Lincoln County lets families build and fly their own paper kite on the spot, and a Sunday memorial moment for kite fliers who have passed adds a note of community continuity to what is otherwise a purely celebratory weekend

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Rokkaku kite flying

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a traditional Japanese rectangular fighter-kite style flown in coordinated group routines that loop and weave through the sky

The sacred route

Living ritual

has been a signature element of the festival's programming

The local code

Living ritual

alongside giant novelty show kites shaped as sea creatures that have become the event's visual trademark

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual beach or outdoor festival wear; wind is a constant on the Oregon coast so a windbreaker or light jacket is worth having even on a sunny June day.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

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

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

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map44.96 N, 124.02 WOpen in Google Maps

Lincoln City, OR

Nearest airportPDX — Portland
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
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 Lincoln City via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Lincoln City, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearCasual beach or outdoor festival wear; wind is a constant on the Oregon coast so a windbreaker or light jacket is worth having even on a sunny June day.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States 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 Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival?

Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival is listed for Past edition: 27–28 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Lincoln City, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 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?

Lincoln City, OR

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.

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Official URLexplorelincolncity.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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