What is the Washington State International Kite Festival?Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF) is the longest-running and largest kite festival of its kind in North America. Kite fliers from all over the world participate in the festival along with 10,000 spectators, including both adults and children who fly their own kites as well. Watch as the skies become a sea of color and see how the kites soar with beautifully choreographed movements.Need to knowWSIKF is a week-long kite celebration and competition held annually during the third full week of August.Did you know?The festival has been held annually since 1996.Click on the event website link provided and learn more about the schedule of events.