ABC Kite Fest

We're thrilled to be nominated in the @AustinChronicle's 2026 Best of Austin Readers Poll! We'd truly appreciate your vote in the Family-Friendly Festival category here: vote.austinchronicle.com/kids-and-famil…

Nothing but smiles at the ABC Kite Fest! 🪁☀️ We’re already counting down to our 99th year in 2027! Stay tuned for next year’s date announcement soon!

@AustinPBS Kinetic Blueprint @AustinYMCA @TexasDisposal Systems iHeart Reagan Outdoor (2/2)

We’d love to give a special ‘THANK YOU’ to all of our vendors, exhibitors, local businesses & the following sponsors that helped make ABCKF possible: @MyABCTexas Exchange Club of ATX @AustinSubaru @DellChildrens @AscensionSeton @PNCBank @TexasMutual @HEB KXAN Univision62 (1/2)

WOW Austin, we couldn’t have asked for a better day with you all! 🪁 The weather held off and you showed up ready for kite flying and fun! Huge shoutout to our incredible sponsors, vendors, performers, and teams who made it all possible, 98 yrs of magic and still soaring strong!

We’re having the best day with you, Austin! 🪁🙌 We’ll be here until 5:00 pm so come on out to join us!

The @TJHLawyers team is out here with some awesome free swag! 🙌 Go on over to their booth and check it out!

Kinetic Blueprint is here! Make sure to stop by and learn more about their awesome new biomechanics-driven training studio focused on structure, movement, and long-term performance!

The fun is just getting started at Zilker Park! Come on out with your kite and enjoy this awesome day! 🙌🪁🌳

The Exchange Club Contest & Showcase presented by @heb is the ultimate showdown in the sky, with categories for all ages! Make sure to sign up and head over to the field at 12 pm today for your chance to win a trophy! 🏆

🪁 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🪁 We look forward to seeing you at the 98th ABC Kite Fest!  Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: Zilker Park FREE ADMISSION There will be fun at the fest for all ages!

Did you catch Bobby Jenkins from @MyABCTexas on @KXAN_News talking all things ABC Kite Fest!? 🪁 Their team will be around the fest tomorrow, from volunteering to cooking up a storm, so be sure to give them a high five for all their amazing support for this ATX tradition! 🙌✨

Keep an eye out for the Dell Children’s Ball on Saturday, and be sure to stop by the Ascension Seton and Dell Children’s booth to grab fun swag and learn more about how we’re with you every step of the way, from pregnancy through pediatric care!

Our friends from @austinpbs are back at ABC Kite Fest tomorrow 🎉 Make sure to stop by, say hi, and explore all their amazing programming for every age! 📺✨

Never fear, you can still purchase a shuttle pass, use the hike and bike trail, rideshare with your friends or carpool to a neighboring lot! VIP parking in the Stratford lot is also available with your purchase of a VIP High Flyer Club ticket. (3/3)

If you’ve already purchased your pass for Saturday, you have been refunded. You may experience a brief processing delay before the refund is reflected in your account. (2/3)

🏁 PARKING UPDATE 🏁 Given the current weather conditions and to preserve Zilker Park’s beautiful landscaping, the City of Austin has closed access to the Polo Fields this weekend. There will be NO PARKING AVAILABLE at the Polo Fields for the ABC Kite Fest. (1/3)

🌦️ WEATHER ADVISORY 🌦️ ABC Kite Fest is still ON! 😜 We’re working with the City of Austin & NOAA and will make a final call at 12 PM Saturday on a possible early end (~3 PM) to keep everyone safe.

The ABC Kite Fest is happening this Saturday, April 11th, starting at 10 am in Zilker Park! 🪁 For everything you need to know (parking, shuttles, VIP + more), visit the Festival Guide at abckitefest.org

So excited @heb is back at ABC Kite Fest! 🪁📚 Their Read 3 program helps kids build strong reading habits early—and they’ve donated 6M+ books across Texas to support literacy. Stop by, say hi, and learn more! 🎉