Kite Fest Bermuda – Bermuda's National Kite Contest

A National Cultural Competition

Kite Fest is not merely a festival, it is a deeply rooted cultural competition that honours Bermudian Good Friday traditions whilst creating a platform for innovation and intergenerational connection.

Get Involved

Kite Fest 2026 invites the entire Bermudian community to participate in this renewed national tradition. Whether you represent a school, a company, or simply wish to honour our cultural heritage through kite making, there are multiple ways to contribute to this meaningful event.

This national competition brings together schools, businesses, and community members in celebration of one of Bermuda’s most cherished traditions. Each year on Good Friday, the skies above our island have filled with handmade kites—symbols of craftsmanship, creativity, and cultural pride.

Kite Fest 2026 marks the beginning of an annual tradition designed to elevate this cultural practice, engage our youth, and unite our community. Through structured competition divisions and meaningful recognition, we aim to preserve traditional kite-making techniques whilst encouraging contemporary design and engineering excellence.

This is a community-first initiative—culturally respectful, professionally organised, and focused on building a legacy that honours our past whilst inspiring our future generations.

Event Day Experience

Whilst the competition forms the heart of Kite Fest 2026, Good Friday at Horseshoe Bay offers a rich cultural experience for the entire community. The day unfolds as a celebration of Bermudian heritage, bringing together families, friends, and neighbours in an atmosphere of shared tradition.

Beyond the competitive kite flying, attendees can engage with traditional Bermudian games that have been enjoyed for generations. Chess tables, marble competitions, and dominoes stations create spaces for intergenerational connection and friendly rivalry.

These activities honour the slower, more intentional pace of Good Friday—a day for reflection, community, and cultural participation.

The event maintains a family-friendly atmosphere throughout, with the spectacular natural beauty of Horseshoe Bay providing an unforgettable backdrop.

The pink sand beaches and turquoise waters frame the vibrant kites against Bermuda’s signature blue sky, creating moments of pure cultural celebration that will be remembered long after the competition concludes.

Register a School

Enrol your educational institution in the Schools Competition and inspire the next generation of kite makers.

Register a Corporate Team

Bring your colleagues together to create a team-built kite that represents your organisation’s spirit.

Enter Public Competition

Become a Sponsor

Support this cultural initiative through meaningful sponsorship that honours Bermudian heritage.

Volunteer

Contribute your time and energy to ensure Kite Fest 2026 runs smoothly and successfully.

Kite Fest 2026 is the beginning of a renewed national tradition, one that honours our past whilst elevating our future.

Schools Competition

Schools conduct internal judging processes, with finalists advancing to the Good Friday competition. This division actively encourages parent–child collaboration and celebrates craftsmanship across three age categories.

Primary School Division
Middle School Division
Secondary School Division

Each school may enter multiple kites, fostering healthy competition and creative expression amongst our youngest kite makers.

Corporate Competition

Companies enter one team-built kite that represents their organisation’s creativity and collaborative spirit. This division emphasises teamwork and community engagement.

One entry per company
Entire team participates in construction
Trophy awarded for excellence

Corporate entries showcase innovation whilst strengthening workplace bonds and demonstrating commitment to Bermudian cultural traditions.

Public & Trad. Competition

Open to all community members, this division honours traditional kite-making expertise and welcomes contemporary interpretations. Multiple award categories recognise diverse talents and approaches.

Open registration for all ages
Traditional and innovative categories
Scheduled check-in and judging times

This division celebrates individual craftsmanship and preserves the intergenerational knowledge that defines Bermudian kite culture.

Judging Criteria

Every kite entered into Kite Fest 2026 will be evaluated by a distinguished panel that includes respected traditional Bermudian kite makers alongside professionals with expertise in design, engineering, and cultural heritage.

Our judging process balances tradition with innovation, recognising both time-honoured techniques and contemporary creativity. Each entry is assessed holistically, ensuring fairness across all competition divisions.

Cultural Relevance

Connection to Bermudian traditions, storytelling, symbolism

Innovation

Novel approaches, technical advancement, creative problem-solving

Craftsmanship

Quality of construction, attention to detail, and structural integrity

Design & Creativity

Aesthetic appeal, originality, artistic expression

Flight Performance

Stability, altitude, duration, overall airworthiness

Prizes & Recognition

Kite Fest 2026 prizes emphasise honour, cultural significance, and community recognition rather than large monetary awards. Our approach reflects the true spirit of this competition—celebrating excellence, preserving tradition, and inspiring continued participation.

Symbolic Trophies

Beautifully crafted trophies designed specifically for Kite Fest, incorporating traditional Bermudian design elements. These awards become treasured symbols of achievement within schools, companies, and families.

Community Recognition

Winners receive public acknowledgement through local media coverage, official certificates, and special recognition at community events. This honour extends beyond the individual to their school, workplace, or family.

Select Sponsored Prizes

Thoughtfully curated prizes from local sponsors that support continued engagement with kite making and Bermudian cultural activities. These meaningful gifts encourage ongoing participation and skill development. Our prize structure reinforces that Kite Fest is about cultural preservation, community pride, and the intrinsic rewards of craftsmanship—values that transcend material compensation and strengthen our collective identity.

Register for KiteFest 2026 Competitions

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