WHEN TO GO
Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
Loading…
United StatesSaved
The festival’s 2027 listing pairs kite-flying with customizable kite kits, youth crafts and Sakura Taiko Fest. It also displays a detailed schedule marked 2026, so the past edition’s timed activities and performers are not a confirmed plan for March 27, 2027.
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
At the Blossom Kite Festival, kite-making is part of the invitation, not just a prelude to watching skilled fliers. The organizer describes family kite-making, National Park Service learning activities and youth crafts alongside an invitation to launch a kite; it also lists Sakura Taiko Fest, produced by DC-based Miyako Taiko. The broad mix is useful for planning, but the page’s timed program belongs to 2026, and its Taiko hours are inconsistent.
The event description welcomes beginners as well as kite enthusiasts. Visitors are invited to fly a kite and can look for kite-making activities with customizable kits presented by Amazon, plus educational activities from the National Park Service. The page does not give a 2027 timetable for these stations or say whether kits will have a separate charge.
Youth activities listed include origami and paper art, sponsored by M&T Bank, along with watercolor, friendship-bracelet making and face painting. Community partners named are the National Children’s Museum, Girl Scouts, Museum of Illusions, DC Public Library and LEGO Discovery Center. These offerings give families more than one way to take part, though the page does not confirm individual activities’ hours or availability for 2027.
Further reading: Blossom Kite Festival – Washington Monument Grounds ↗
The festival listing names Sakura Taiko Fest, produced by Washington, DC-based Japanese drumming group Miyako Taiko, with taiko performers from around the country at the Sylvan Theatre. But the page gives two different windows for the performances—noon to 5 p.m. in one passage and noon to 6 p.m. in another—while the festival itself is listed as running until 4 p.m. The 2027 performance timing is therefore not clear enough to use as a fixed itinerary.
The event page’s kite-learning material also names Edo, Suruga, Rokkaku and Yakko kites, saying Wings Over Washington Kite Club flew them and the Embassy of Japan’s JICC (Japan Information & Culture Center) lent them. Those details connect kite-flying with a specific Japanese cultural element rather than an unspecified theme. The page does not confirm that a live demonstration of these kites will return in 2027.
Further reading: Blossom Kite Festival – Washington Monument Grounds ↗
The detailed schedule on the event page is labeled 2026. It divided activities between a Competition & Demonstration Field and a Family Field Stage. The past edition’s choices included a practice fly, competition and awards for youth kite makers; an Adult Kite Makers Competition; Hot Tricks Showdown; Rokkaku Battle; Bol Races; and featured-fliers demonstrations. That split suggests two different interests—watching kite-flying and competing, or following youth-focused activities—but no 2027 session times or competition details are confirmed.
The 2026 featured-fliers list named Quantum Kite Team, James Almas: One Man Kite Team, Ben Huggett, Phil Broder, Flaming Emus, Team Four-ce, The WindJammers and Wings Over Washington. These are past-edition participants, not a 2027 roster. The registration instructions and competition theme shown on the page likewise belong to the 2026 program, so they should not be treated as current signup guidance.
Further reading: Blossom Kite Festival – Washington Monument Grounds ↗
The festival is listed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The organizer’s FAQ says future festival dates are subject to change.
Blossom Kite Festival – Washington Monument Grounds ↗ · Cherry Blossom Festival FAQs – Visitor Guide ↗
The listed address is 130 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006.
The event is listed as free and all ages. Its page does not specify whether kite kits or other activity materials cost extra.
The organizer invites visitors to bring a kite to fly and pack a picnic. Customizable kite kits are also described, but their 2027 availability and price are not stated.
The event page identifies wheelchair-accessible paved pathways on the grounds and says service animals are allowed. It also says there are no park benches or other seating; visitors may bring folding chairs or picnic blankets.
The organizer notes that the outdoor event typically draws large crowds and can be noisy, and suggests headphones or earplugs for visitors with sensory sensitivities. For other accessibility needs, the event page lists [email protected]. The festival accessibility guide says individual event pages specify ASL interpretation when provided; this listing gives no ASL arrangement. It asks visitors to send requests for accommodations not already in place to [email protected] at least two weeks ahead.
Blossom Kite Festival – Washington Monument Grounds ↗ · Accessibility at the Cherry Blossom Festival – DC ↗
The organizer’s event summary estimates an audience of 50,000–100,000. The event is marked pet-friendly; the festival FAQ says dogs on National Mall and Memorial Parks grounds must stay leashed at all times.
Blossom Kite Festival – Washington Monument Grounds ↗ · Cherry Blossom Festival FAQs – Visitor Guide ↗
The confirmed destination is Washington Monument Grounds, 130 17th St NW. The festival transportation guide lists Metrobus and Metrorail and directs riders to WMATA’s Trip Planner for maps, schedules and fares; it does not name an event-specific route or stop. Use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point. The event listing does not specify a separate entrance.
Blossom Kite Festival – Washington Monument Grounds ↗ · Getting to the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC ↗
The organizer warns that parking in the District is limited, especially during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and recommends considering alternative transportation. The guide also links to parking reservations, but does not establish a rate or availability for this event.
Saturday, March 27, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival FAQ says future dates are subject to change.
Blossom Kite Festival – Washington Monument Grounds ↗ · Cherry Blossom Festival FAQs – Visitor Guide ↗
Admission is listed as free. The event page describes customizable kite kits but does not state a kit price or whether other activities have separate charges.
The organizer invites visitors to bring a kite to fly and describes kite-making kits as well. The page does not confirm 2027 kit availability.
The page’s detailed timetable is labeled 2026. Its 2027 listing gives broad activity descriptions, but not timed sessions or a confirmed performer roster.
The event page describes wheelchair-accessible paved pathways and says there are no park benches or other seating. Visitors may bring folding chairs or picnic blankets.
The event is marked pet-friendly. Dogs on National Mall and Memorial Parks grounds must remain leashed.
Blossom Kite Festival – Washington Monument Grounds ↗ · Cherry Blossom Festival FAQs – Visitor Guide ↗
130 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.
Images from the linked sources. Each caption identifies the context of the image.
Event, planning and background information checked 2026-11-01 against the linked sources.