Sky Fest over Fort Stevenson is an annual North Dakota kite festival for all ages.  The festival is held over Memorial Day weekend each year at a favorite destination for kite flyers -- Fort Stevenson State Park.  Fly your own kite. Build your own kite!  Bring your lawn chair and spend the day.  See kites of all shapes and sizes being flown, including stunt kites. Special activities are planned for each day.  

Throughout the festival several professional kite fliers will decorate the skies with some of the largest kites currently in production. SkyFest Over Fort Stevenson isn’t merely a kite-flying exhibition. Those who attend are welcome to help decorate the sky by flying their own kites.  

Admission to SkyFest is free!
Normal park admission fees apply.
Daily entrance fee (all parks): $7.
Annual vehicle entrance permit: $35.
?Annual permit-ND residents 65 & older: $28.

Schedule of Events:

May 24, 2025

Family Fun Fly.
The public is welcome to fly their kites on all days. ?
1:00pm: Free kite making for kids
(ages 3-12).  Art and fun! Line up at 12:50
3:00pm: Candy drop!
8:00pm: Night Fly - Spot lights, reflective LEDs, Cool Kites!

May 25, 2025

Family Fun Fly
The public is welcome to fly their kites on all days.
2pm: Photos with Wally the Walleye!
Take your photo in front of a giant kite with Wally the Walleye or have your photo taken and emailed to you.
3pm: Candy Drop

May 26, 2025

Red White and Blue Day:
If you have a red-white-blue kite, those will dominate the sky. All colored kites are welcome as well.
2pm: Bol races - Race with friends for prizes.
3pm: Raffle Drawing and Candy drop!  Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Date: May 24 - 26, 2025

Admission: Free

Location: Fort Stevenson State Park, 1252A - 41st Avenue North West Garrison, ND 58540

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