Austin’s ABC Kite Fest Announces Final Plans for Saturday, April 5th Event

For the second year running, the festival will partner with Mini Market to feature women-owned small businesses at the event

ABC Kite Fest, the largest and longest-running festival of its kind, today announced final details for the 97th rendition of the Austin tradition. Taking place on Saturday, April 5 in Zilker Park, this year’s event will feature fan-favorite events like the Pet Zone, Kids Club, MossFest and community contest, providing day-long fun for the whole family.

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Join the fun at Zilker Park this Saturday starting at 10am!

For the second year running, ABC Kite Fest is partnering with Mini Market to bring a curated shopping experience to the event with support from Verizon. A pop-up market featuring women-owned small businesses, Mini Market will showcase 20 unique local businesses. For the first time, the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy will also be open and free to the public during the festival, allowing visitors to plan a full day of outdoor enjoyment by exploring both the festival and the gardens, which showcase Texas' diverse plant life just steps away from the kite-filled sky.

“Seeing the kite festival bring together families and friends is the highlight of our year,” said Bobby Jenkins, owner of ABC Home & Commercial Services, the event’s title sponsor since 2014. "It’s more than just an event—it’s a living part of Austin’s culture. It’s been an honor to help preserve this tradition for over a decade and we’re proud to continue supporting an event that truly captures the heart and spirit of our community.”

Plan your trip to the fest today!

The ABC Kite Fest is FREE to attend thanks to the generous support of our community sponsors and the City of Austin. For attendees interested in planning their trip in advance, pre-paid parking and shuttle bus passes are available on the ABC Kite Fest website. Austinites can also take advantage of the ABC Kite Fest’s VIP experience: the High Flyer Club presented by Texas Mutual. VIP passes include access to reserved, pre-paid parking, specialty food options and private air-conditioned restrooms. Passes for the High Flyer Club are on sale today for $100. Parking is sold separately.

This year’s activities include:

• The Exchange Club Kite Showcase & Contest, presented by H-E-B with support from KXAN (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.): The free-to-enter community contest is open to all and includes categories such as “most unusual kite” and “highest angle kite.” Registration for the contest begins at 11 a.m., and participants may enter contest events, which take place from 1 to 4 p.m., with handmade or store-bought kites. Alongside the contest, check out the ABC Kite Fest showcase, featuring some of the world’s premier kite flyers showing off their skills.
• MossFest, a children’s concert presented by PNC Bank with support from Austin PBS (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.): Hosted by the Moss Pieratt Foundation, MossFest celebrates the life of John “Moss” Pieratt, Jr., his love for music and people, and the joy he inspired in others. This year’s concert kicks off with Barton Hills Choir, followed by Mr. Will and DiscoTex at the center of the Kids Club. Following the concert, family friendly programming will continue on the MossFest stage.
• The Kids Club, presented by Texas Children’s with support from YMCA (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.): The Kids Club is bursting with activities for children of all ages, including FREE bounce houses, face painting and more.
• Pet Zone, presented by Austin Subaru (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.): There’s something for everyone at the ABC Kite Fest—including your pups! The Pet Zone features an off-leash pet playground and numerous vendors offering toys, food and services for your pets. Rock climbing walls are also available for (human) recreation.
• Food and drink (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.): Onsite food trucks and concession stands will serve local favorites throughout the day, including Amy’s Ice Creams, JP’s Pancake Company and Lupe Tortilla.

Additional media sponsors for the festival include Univision and The Austin Chronicle. For more information about ABC Kite Fest, visit www.abckitefest.org or follow the festival on Instagram and Facebook.

About ABC Kite Fest

Founded by The Exchange Club of Austin in 1929, ABC Kite Fest is one of Austin’s most beloved, family-friendly traditions. The festival boasts day-long activities for all ages, including the traditional kite contest and showcase, a kids club, pet zone and MossFest, a children’s music concert. Soar into spring and join thousands of Austinites for a free, all-day event filled with kite making, flying and gazing. For more information, visit www.abckitefest.org.

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