Kitefest 2016

KiteFest ready to pull all the strings. The Peninsula's eyes will turn to the sky come August 27-28 when the 21st annual Redcliffe KiteFest sees all manner of contraptions dip, dive, float and fly through the air above Moreton Bay.

With the celebration now in its 21st year, organisers expect Redcliffe KiteFest to attract close to 40,000 visitors to the Peninsula - all of them keen to see the awesome acrobatics going on above them

Over the years, the event has grown both in size and popularity,� says Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism chief executive Shane Newcombe.

Now a ticketed event, the Redcliffe KiteFest boasts a massive program of international kite flyers (and Australia's best), stage entertainment, aerobatic displays, children character shows, amusement rides, kite-making workshops plus more.�

KiteFest has a stack of new additions this year, with a global contingent heading to Redcliffe to join the festivities.

This year we will be visited by international kite flyers from numerous countries around the world, including Malaysia, China and New Zealand. Our amazing kite flyers will also be looking to involve the crowds for the first time,� Shane says.

In addition, the KiteFest will feature two live kids' shows, Minions and Marvel. The ocean zone will be activated with a jet ski stunt show, fly boarders, jet ski kite, paddle boarding and kite surfing.

Around the festival visitors can enjoy bubble soccer, Bubble Nation, the Big Science Show, laser tag, and the largest and most carnival rides we've ever had.

There's also a kite-making workshop for $5 that will allow the kids to learn how to build a kite and then fly it in the designated kite-flying area. There is also a huge range of kites for sale at the event.�

Families don't have to expect KiteFest to be a drain on the wallet, as Shane says the festivities are designed to not break the bank.

Our aim is to deliver a fun-filled event that will thrill and amaze, but won't leave families

penniless,� he says.

After the small gate fee, the Redcliffe KiteFest is predominantly free. We can't think of another event where families will get this much value out of a small entry cost.

The Redcliffe KiteFest is an event for everyone. We have children's stage shows for the little ones and water-based stunt shows for the older kids and parents. Mum and dad can also wander through the huge range of market stalls and enjoy plenty of food from the vendors.�

n KiteFest is held over Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 9am-4pm each day. Tickets are available from the gates on the days of the event, adults $8, children $5 and family pass $20.