ABC Kite Festival

Held every spring, the 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 flying contest and showcase, 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 the fastest, strongest and weirdest kites!

Open to all ages, all kinds of kites, and free to enter, the annual kite contest and showcase is the ABC Kite Fest's oldest and greatest tradition. Read on to learn how to enter. Registration opens at 11 AM at the Contest Field. The contest and showcase begins at 1:00 p.m.

MossFest, a children's concert presented by PNC Bank

John "Moss" Pieratt, Jr.'s love for music and people were the defining qualities that drove the Pieratt and Jenkins families to stage a concert to honor Moss's joyful life. Starting at 10AM this year, MossFest, presented by PNC Bank, returns live to the ABC Kite Fest at Zilker Park.

Introducing the 2024 MossFest Lineup:

10:00 am – 10:35 am: Barton Hills Choir
10:40 am – 11:30 am: Justin Roberts
11:35 am – 12:15 pm: DiscoTex
12:20 pm – 1:00 pm: Mr. Will

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