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Kite Festival at Birch Bay State Park
Get ready for a weekend full of kite-flying fun on June 21st and 22nd, 2025 at the Birch Bay Kids Kite Festival! Bring the whole family and enjoy a vibrant celebration featuring kites soaring over the bay, crafts and a variety of family-friendly entertainment. The event is free to attend, though a Discover Pass is required for parking within Birch Bay State Park.
Date & Time
Saturday June 21, 2025 - Starts at 11:00am and end at 5:00pm.
Sunday June 22, 2025 - Starts at 11:00am and end at 4:00pm.
Activities
Kite flying - children will receive free kites (while supplies last)
Interactive entertainment - Wren the Juggler, the Big Bubble Show, musician Michael Dayvid
Educational activities
Craft and food vendors
The event is planned by the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, and they have partnered with Friends of Birch Bay State Park, Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2, and Friends of Birch Bay Library. For more details about the event, visit Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce