Experience Kite Fest Louisiane' in West Baton Rouge
Every April, the skies above West Baton Rouge Parish fill with colorful sails for Louisiana’s only kite festival.
If you’re told to “go fly a kite” this spring, don’t take it as a directive to scram. Consider it an invitation to one of Louisiana’s top festivals.
Named Festival of the Year by the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association, Kite Fest Louisiane brings professional kite flyers and hobbyists alike to Port Allen in West Baton Rouge Parish in early April. Colorful sails of all shapes and sizes — including a 100-foot octopus — will soar, loop and dive as thousands of onlookers take in the beautiful kite ballet over the weekend.
Kite Fest Louisiane' features activities for all ages.
Enjoy time outside watching kites of every color.
Watch as kites twist, turn and twirl their way across the sky.
Attendees can experience kite flying first-hand at Kite Fest Louisiane'.
What to Expect at Kite Fest Louisiane'
During the day, watch as teams from around the country fly two- and four-line stunt lines around the West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex. Between competitions, check out the unique kite displays scattered throughout the complex. Or, buy a kite of your own at one of the on-site vendors. Children can also participate in the design-a-kite contest and candy drop, where kites scatter sweet treats for the kids as they fly overhead.
Don’t miss fireworks after the sun goes down. Other activities include indoor kite flying, inflatables and bounce houses, all-day live music and numerous food vendors serving Louisiana-style cuisine. This event is free and open to the public.
