Kill Devil Hills Calendar of Events

Kitty Hawk Kites Surf Kayak Competition
Saturday, May 02, 2009
First Street Beach Access: The water of the sound and the Atlantic await the best sea kayakers on the coast as they show what they've got! Come watch these high adrenaline water sports in action or demo the latest kayaks from Kitty Hawk Kites. Proceeds from the event registration benefit a local environmental charity.

30th Annual Wright Kite Festival
Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Sunday, July 12, 2009 (10am - 4pm)
Wright Brothers National Memorial (Milepost 8): This festival surrounds a spectacular kite show put on by Larger than Life Kites. Come see a 100ft. octopus, 50ft scuba diver and many other kites dance in the air during this jaw dropping event. Stunt kites demonstrations, games, kids kite making, and contests are held throughout both days. Kids can make and fly their kites where flight began. Events begin mid morning and continue through the afternoon.

10th Annual Kitty Hawk Kites Ocean Games
Saturday, August 08, 2009
On the Beach behind the Ramada Inn: This is a whole day of fun in the sun with a 5 mile kayak race, sandcastle building contests and kite flying demonstrations. Novice and advanced kayakers welcome. Come out and try all the newest kayaks Kitty Hawk Kites has to offer.

24th Annual Outer Banks Stunt Kite Competition
Saturday, October 17, 2009 - Sunday, October 18, 2009
Wright Brothers National Memorial (Milepost 8): This competitive fly is on the Eastern League Circuit for sport kite flying and is also sanctioned by the American Kiting Association. Throughout the weekend, non-competitors can enjoy workshops, demonstrations and kite making for kids. The highlights of this event include graceful kite ballet competitions set to music and team flying that blends both kite control and speed.

• The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce
• The Carteret County Chamber of Commerce
• The Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
• The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce
• The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce
• The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce