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# Wright Kite Fest

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By [Bailee Wilson](https://www.outerbanks.me/author/bailee-wilson)

July 3, 2022

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In 1903, the Outer Banks were the site of the first flight. This July, come celebrate the historic event in Kitty Hawk during [Wright Kite Fest!](https://www.kittyhawk.com/event/wright-kite-festival/) 

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Thanks to [Kitty Hawk Kites](https://www.kittyhawk.com/), people from all over are able to take flight where flight first began! This special festival will take place at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Take a walk on the historic grounds where Wilbur and Orville Wright took their first flight. In the sky, admire amazing 30- to 100-foot kites, including a 100-foot octopus, 80-foot panda, and a 50-foot fish, and more. You can also fly a kite of your own, take a free stunt kite flying lesson, and help the kids make their own kites. 

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The daily schedule is as follows:

- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM  –  Large Show Kites
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM  –  Paper Kite Making
- 12:00 PM  –  History of Flight with historian, Billy Vaughn
- 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM  –  Stunt Kite Lessons

Stunt Kite Demos will take place each hour on the hour.

Admission to the park is $10 for ages 16+, but participation in Wright Kite Fest is free! Don't miss this great event, July 16-17, 2022.

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