International Kite Challenge

Master flyers bring the skies to life at the International Kite Challenge, held around Ocean Shores and Westport on the Washington coast. Watch dazzling stunt kites and giant show pieces dance on the ocean breeze, and feel the wonder of one of the coast's signature pastimes.

It's a colorful spectacle for all ages. The wide, wind-swept beaches of the Washington coast are made for kite-flying — bring one of your own, and pair the challenge with beachcombing, clam digging, and the easygoing charm of these popular seaside towns.