Sky Fest over Fort Stevenson is an annual North Dakota kite festival for all ages. The festival is held over Memorial Day weekend each year at a favorite destination for kite flyers -- Fort Stevenson State Park. Fly your own kite. Build your own kite! Bring your lawn chair and spend the day. See kites of all shapes and sizes being flown, including stunt kites. Special activities are planned for each day.

We welcome back Phil Burks and are excited that Rod Thrall will be joining us on the flying field!

Throughout the festival several professional kite fliers will decorate the skies with some of the largest kites currently in production. SkyFest Over Fort Stevenson isn’t merely a kite-flying exhibition. Those who attend are welcome to help decorate the sky by flying their own kites. .

Activities:

The following was the schedule of activities for our annual North Dakota kite festival.

Note: ?In the case of inclement weather, activities may be cancelled or rescheduled.

Schedule of Activities:

Saturday, May 27, 2023: Family Fun Fly.

The public is welcome to fly their kites on all days.

12:30pm: (ages 12 - 18 yrs only) Northrup Grumman sponsored kite event -- at the Guest Services Tent.

1:00pm: Free kite making for kids (ages 3-12). Art and fun! Line up at 12:50

3:30pm: Candy drop!

8:00pm: Night Fly - Spot lights, reflective LEDs, Cool Kites!

Sunday, May 28, 2023: Family Fun Fly.

The public is welcome to fly their kites on all days.

2pm: Photos with Wally the Walleye!

Take your photo in front of a giant kite with Wally the Walleye or have your photo taken and emailed to you.

3pm: Candy Drop!

Monday, May 29, 2023: Red White and Blue Day:

If you have a red-white-blue kite, those will dominate the sky. All colored kites are welcome as well.

2pm: Bol races - Race with friends for prizes.

3pm: Raffle Drawing and Candy drop! Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Dates: May 27 - 29, 2023

Location: Fort Stevenson State Park - 1252A - 41st Avenue North West Garrison, ND 58540
Ft. Stevenson is located on the north shore of Lake Sakawea in Garrison, ND

Admission:

Admission to SkyFest is free!

Normal park admission fees apply.

Daily entrance fee (all parks): $7.

Annual vehicle entrance permit: $35.

?Annual permit-ND residents 65 & older: $28.

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