is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded for the primary purpose of planning and executing a free, family-friendly community event, the annual Kite Festival in Austin, Texas.
While the event is free to the public and co-sponsored by the City of Austin, there are costs associated with the festival including but not limited to shuttles and staff, waste management, latrines, recycling efforts, and miscellaneous administrative and staffing costs. Fundraising is accomplished through sponsorship sales, individual donations, and vendor booth sales. Proceeds from the event are donated to local charity organizations. Currently our charity partner is Communities In Schools of Central Texas.
is made up of all volunteers and every effort is made to direct 100% of monies to event related costs and/or to our charity partner.
If you have questions or would like more information please contact us: kites@zilkerkitefestival.com