07/01/2019 to 08/31/2019
Taking place at nearly 5,000 feet above sea level on Beech Mountain, this festival includes kite-flying, music, face painting, a dance party Saturday night, and awards for biggest, smallest, and best decorated kites. Don’t sweat it if you don’t have a flier of your own—in addition to being available for purchase, the first 300 kids 12 and under will receive a free kite. Craft and food vendors will also be on-site. » Beech Mountain Resort, 402 Beech Mountain Pkwy.; Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; free, $5 parking; (800) 468-5506; www.beechmtn.com