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25th Annual Blue Ridge Kite Festival
- Dates: April 18, 2026
- Times: From: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Admission: Free
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Green Hill Park
2501 Parkside Drive
Salem, VA 24153 - Send Email
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Join Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism at Green Hill Park for the 25th Annual Blue Ridge Kite Festival on Saturday, April 18! We will fill the sky with thousands of colorful kites, and a fantastic family atmosphere.
This is a FREE Event - Rain or Shine!
Activities:
- Kite Demos from Richmond Air Force Kite Club
- Crafts & Activities for children at vendor booths
- Vendors and Food Trucks
Free kites will be available courtesy of United Healthcare, at their tent, while supplies last. *Participants must be present to receive kites.
Sensory Experience - Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) will provide a sensory tent experience designed to support individuals in regulating sensory sensitivities. This inclusive and calming environment will offer a space for individuals of all ages and abilities to relax, refocus, and comfortably reintegrate into the larger event setting.
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25th Annual Blue Ridge Kite Festival
- 2501 Parkside Drive
- Salem, VA 24153
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- Green Hill Park
- Free
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