Beech Mountain’s Mile High Kite Festival
Image Credit: Todd Bush
On July 4th weekend, FREE family friendly fun awaits on Beech Mountain, NC. Kids of all ages are invited to the meadow behind Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria (402 Beech Mountain Parkway) to cover Beech Mountain’s blue skies with kites of all shapes and colors. Our signature 5,560 feet in elevation, makes it easy to sail kites more than a mile above sea level. This beloved event features craft and food vendors, kite demonstrations, and music.
Don’t have a kite? Fret not! Free kites, provided by SkyLine/SkyBest for kids 12 and under to decorate (while supplies last). The event will be held on July 4, 2026 from 10am – 3pm, so join us for a cool day on Beech Mountain.
Tips:
What to Bring
Bring a chair or blanket to sit on while you admire the kites flying above
What to Wear
Dress in layers and wear sunscreen. The weather can change fast atop a mountain!
Make it a beech Mountain weekend:
Beech Mountain Resort
Take in the amazing views from the scenic chair lift rides at Beech Mountain Resort
Shopping
Visit Fred’s General Mercantile and purchase a souvenir (they also have a wide selection of outdoor clothing)
Local Trails
Get back to nature with one of the miles of hiking and biking trails atop the mountain
Grab A drink
Stop by Whistle Pig Pub after the festival for a selection of local craft beers or a hot chocolate for the kids
Stay on Beech
Pinnacle Inn condo rentals and Four Seasons at Beech Hotel are within walking distance of the festival grounds
Food Vendors
Ambrosia Greek Cafe and Dessertery
Blowing Rock, NC
Craft vendors
Knot Just Wood
Banner Elk, NC
Pia Schliesseit
Unicoi, TN
Pink Moon By Tabitha
Beech Mountain, NC
The Custom Creation Lab
Mountain City, TN
Sponsors
Title Sponsors
Children’s Kite Craft Station Sponsors
Entertainment Sponsors
Bubbles, Bakes, and Beads Sponsors
Face Painting Sponsors
