Spring On the Fun!
BLOSSOM KITE FESTIVAl
Presented by Amazon
Join us at the Washington Monument Grounds with soaring activities, music, competitions, and performances. Kite enthusiasts, beginners, families, and friends are all welcome.
Get ready to enjoy kite demonstrations and competitions, arts & crafts, and so much more. We can’t wait to share what we have in store for 2025!
2025 BLOSSOM KITE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE*
COMPETITION & DEMONSTRATION FIELD
SPONSORED BY AMAZON
Welcome Remarks: 10:00 AM
National Anthem & Patriotic Kite Fly: 10:05 to 10:25 AM
Featured Fliers Demo #1: 10:30 to 11:00 AM
Hot Tricks Showdown: 11:05 to 11:35 AM
Mass Professional Ascension: 11:35 to12:25 PM
Featured Fliers Demo #2: 12:30 to 1:00 PM
Adult Kite Makers Competition: 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Master Mikio Toki Kite Fly/Demo: 2:00 to 2:30 PM
Rokkaku Battle: 2:30 to 3:30 PM
Featured Fliers Demo #3: 3:30 to 4:00 PM
Awards and Kite Arch: 4:00 to 4:30 PM
FAMILY FIELD STAGE
SPONSORED BY MARS, INCORPORATED
Welcome Remarks: 10:00 AM
National Anthem & Patriotic Kite Fly: 10:05 to 10:25 AM
DJ/Host Wes Felton: 10:30 to 3:45 PM
Practice Fly for Youth Kite Makers: 10:15 to 10:45 AM
Iya & The Kuumba Kids: 10:30 to 11:05 AM
Youth Kite Makers Competition: 11:00 to 12:00 PM
Pat Smith: 11:10 to 11:20 AM
The Frizz: 11:35 – 12:00 PM
Youth Kite Makers Awards: 12:15 – 12:45 PM
Unknown Artist: 12:45 – 1:05 PM
Bol Races: 1:00 – 1:45 PM
Orquestra Manplesa: 1:15 to 2:00 PM
Bol Races & (Music): 2:00 to 4:30 PM
Kenny Allen/Wes Felton/Dante Pope: 2:15 to 3:45 PM
* Schedule is subject to change
FEATURED KITE FLIERS
- Adam Grow
- Ben Huggett
- Chuck Holmes
- Fire & Ice Kite Team (Chicago area)
- Jon Trennepohl
- James Almas: One Man Kite Team (Vancouver CD)
- Mike Dertein
- Mike Mosman
- Phil Broder
- Quantum Kite Team (Seattle, WA Area)
- Wings Over Washington (WOW)
James Almas: One Man Kite Team (Vancouver CD)
Fire & Ice Kite Team (Chicago area)
Quantum Kite Team (Seattle, WA Area)
COMPETITION REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Adult Kitemakers Competition Registration………………………..10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Youth Kitemakers Competition Registration………………………..10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
To fly a kite in the Adult Kitemakers Competition or Youth Kitemakers Competition, competitors must register either online in advance or at the Registration Tent on the day of the event.
NOTE: the Youth Registration tent is located next to the Family Field Stage on the day of the event.
To compete in Hot Tricks Showdown or Rokkaku Battle, kite fliers must register at Kite Registration tent located next to the Demonstration Field.
Registration for all competitions will remain open until spaces are filled, or the competition begins.
Winners of each category will receive a prize!
A Look at the Beloved Blossom Kite Festival
Become a kite expert with Kite Flying Workshops
Kite Flying 101
History of Kite Flying Crossword Puzzle
Learn about the history of kite flying from the American Kitefliers Association. Then test your new knowledge with this crossword puzzle!
Transportation
Parking is limited in the District, especially during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. It’s highly recommended that visitors use DC’s alternative transportation modes like Capital Bikeshare, DC Streetcar, Scooters, DC Circulator, Metrobus, and Metrorail to make the most of their experience.
Parking: We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot for the National Cherry Blossom Kite Festival, visit the National Cherry Blossom Kite Festival SpotHero Parking Page.
Pet Comfort Resources
Pet comfort resources will be available at the Tidal Basin Welcome Area and Blossom Kite Festival. Discover all of our pet-friendly tips and details!
Presenting Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Family Field Sponsors
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Media Sponsors
YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, DC, and neighboring communities in Maryland and Virginia. From exciting events to convenient hotels, delectable Cherry Picks restaurants to vibrant Art in Bloom installations, and a jaw-dropping City in Bloom, see the Washington, DC area as you can only see it once a year!
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE SPONSORS
The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.