Since 1929, this event features a homemade kite flying contest for children and adults, kite flying demonstrations all day, a kite show with giant kites, team kite flying, kite buggies, children's games and activities, demonstration booths, tasty festival foods, a climbing wall, moon walks, picnics and much more. Folks come to fly their kite and see the hundreds of kites fill the sky all day. The Zilker Kite Festival is a family oriented event, fun for everyone and even the family pets are welcome.