Blossom Kite Festival at the Washington Monument

Kite enthusiasts, beginners, families, and friends are all welcome at the Washington Monument Grounds for activities, music, competitions, and performances at the 2024 Blossom Kite Festival. The festival will feature Sakura Taiko Fest at Sylvan Theater, produced by Miyako Taiko (a day-long celebration of dynamic traditional Japanese drumming); performances by Not a Saint Band, Ian Carroll, and Guava Jelly; Mr. Mikio Toki, a master of traditional Edo-style kites, (who is traveling all the way from Japan to showcase his kites for attendees!); choreographed performances and demonstrations by Team KiteLife, Wings Over Washington Kite Club, and other nationally and internationally recognized professional kite fliers; and adult & youth kitemaker competitions.  This event is free to attend. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn more here.