The annual KiteFest in Redcliffe will return with a free-entry format, shifting its focus to aerial displays and family-friendly kite-related activities.
Streamlined Format Marks New Chapter for KiteFest
Redcliffe’s annual KiteFest will adopt a simplified format when it returns to Pelican Park on 20-21 September. The event, once known for ticketed entertainment and stage shows, will now focus on its original feature — kite flying.
The 2025 edition will centre on large-scale kite performances, traditional and artistic kite designs, and public participation activities such as kite-making workshops and a public fly zone. Entry will be free of charge, allowing more families to attend without financial barriers.
Background and Past Format
Over recent years, KiteFest in Redcliffe had evolved into a ticketed event, offering stage performances, amusement rides, and a wide range of commercial stalls. The decision to streamline the event comes after a shift in priorities towards community accessibility and a return to the core visual element of kite flying.
Refocused Activities and Event Highlights
Held at Clontarf’s Pelican Park, the event will run over two days and feature food trucks and designated zones for kite-making and flying. Visitors are encouraged to bring picnic rugs and enjoy open spaces along the foreshore while watching professional kite flyers showcase designs from across the globe.
Event organisers have described the revised format as an opportunity to create a more relaxed, inclusive environment that places emphasis on sky displays rather than commercial attractions.
Broader Visitor Experience and Sponsorship
While the primary focus remains on kite displays, the event also aligns with seasonal tourism in the Redcliffe region. Visitors are encouraged to explore other local activities such as strawberry picking and whale watching.
Redcliffe KiteFest 2025 is supported by naming rights sponsor Vietjet, principal sponsor City of Moreton Bay, and major sponsors Ausbuild and Sesame Lane.
Community Access and Vision
The revised model aims to increase accessibility, encouraging both locals and visitors to participate without ticketing constraints. Organisers have positioned the return to a simplified layout as a way to reconnect with the original community-focused spirit of the event.
Future Outlook
With the return to a free-entry, kite-centric format, the Redcliffe KiteFest is expected to draw wider community participation.
Published 15-July-2025