The 24th Annual Blue Ridge Kite Festival took place on Saturday, April 19 at Roanoke County’s Green Hill Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The estimated attendance for the event is over 9,000.
“Thousands of colorful kites filled the skies throughout the day, with demonstrations provided by the Richmond Air Force Kite Club and 1,000 promo kites courtesy of United Healthcare,” Alex North, marketing and administrative coordinator for Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism, said.
Kite demonstrations were provided by the Richmond Air Force Kite Club, who flew kites and educated the public on various flying techniques. Additionally, free kites were available, courtesy of United Healthcare.
The Activity Zone, presented by Va811, featured crafts and activities for families and children to enjoy throughout the day.
Vendors were on-site offering a diverse array of kites as well as handmade artisan items.
Food vendors served a variety of cuisine including kettle corn, pulled pork, cheeseburgers, Asian rice bowls, vegan options, ice cream, Italian Ice, and mini donuts. Vendors included Big Daddy’s BBQ, Driftwood Catering, Grandpa Ike’s Mini Donuts, Mountain Grille, Palumbo LLC, Queen’s Vegan Café, Royal Creamery & Icery, SWVA Concessions, The Coffee Bus, The Crispie Pig, The Hot Dog Girl, and Two Roosters Kettle Corn.
The Kite Festival was a free event open to the community.
