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 fliers 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 more than 10,000 onlookers take in the beautiful kite ballet over the weekend.
Kite Fest Louisiane' features activities for all ages.
The West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex hosts the big event every year.
Watch as professional flyers 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 retailers. Children can also participate in the design-a-kite contest and candy shower, where kites drop sweet treats for the kids as they fly overhead.
As the sun goes down, marvel as kites adorned with LED lights dance across the sky to tunes by local musicians. 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.
