23 Huge Kite Festivals From Around the World

Kit festivals certainly aren’t something you think of often, in fact, it would come as no surprise if you’ve never heard of a single one. According to the Matador Network, there are many…or at least 23. In fact, April is National Kite Month in the United States, and Matador Network Editor-at-Large Eileen Smith hooks you up with some of the world’s best festivals. This recent roundup of photos offers a sneak peak at these lively events that should serve as a nice afternoon break for the mind.

Berkeley Kite Festival
Held this year July 30th and 31st in Berkeley, California.

Cleveland Kite Festival
September 10-11, 2011, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival
Takes place June 25-26, 2011, in Lincoln City, Oregon.

Dieppe International Kite Festival
Held bi-annually in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada.

Adelaide International Kite Festival
At Semaphore Beach, Australia, held annually in March.

Portsmouth International Kite Festival
In Southsea, Portsmouth, England, held this year August 27-29.

For more fun with kites, visit the full list at Matador Network.