Kite and Spring Festival

The festival that colors the sky of Sabaudia

In the heart of the Agro Pontino, nestled between coastal dunes and the silhouette of the Circeo promontory, the Kite and Spring Festival has rapidly become one of the most cherished events in the Sabaudia calendar, in the province of Latina. For a full weekend in April, the rationalist city founded in 1934 celebrates the arrival of the warmer season with a program designed especially for families: kites dancing in the wind, creative workshops, markets, and street entertainment.

The Kite Festival at Campo di Marte

The most enchanting moments of the event take place at the Campo di Marte, the vast lawn that transforms into an open-air flight arena for the occasion. Here, children participate in kite-making workshops, using paper, string, and imagination to craft their own models, while expert kite flyers perform breathtaking stunts that keep everyone looking skyward. In the 2026 edition, around two hundred children signed up for the activities, with parents relaxing on the grass to enjoy the spectacle of the colorful sky.

Piazza del Comune: markets, street performers, and miniature trains

The festivities continue in the city center, where Piazza del Comune comes alive with an antique and craft market, performances by street artists, miniature trains for the little ones, and attractions for the whole family. In various editions, the square has also hosted local nursery stands, street food vendors, and performances by local dance schools and sports clubs, turning the city's main square into a vibrant, open-air stage.

A young but deeply rooted tradition

The event was launched in 2024 by the Productive Activities Department of the Municipality of Sabaudia, with the explicit goal of fostering social connection and bringing the city's public spaces to life. The 2025 edition marked the grand finale of the celebrations for the 90th anniversary of Sabaudia's founding, while the third edition in April 2026 confirmed its success with hundreds of attendees gathering between Campo di Marte and Piazza del Comune. The event is made possible through the collaboration of local organizations such as the Ninfea cooperative, the Pro Loco of Sabaudia, and the Merchants' Association.

Why you should visit

• The sky over Campo di Marte filled with kites—a free spectacle for all ages
• Creative workshops where children build and decorate their own kites
• The antique and craft market in Piazza del Comune
• The charming small-town festival atmosphere in one of the most beautiful rationalist cities in Lazio
• The opportunity to combine your visit with the Circeo National Park, Lake Paola, and the beaches of the Pontine coast

Sabaudia, between rationalism and nature

Attending the festival is also the perfect excuse to discover Sabaudia, a jewel of rationalist architecture immersed in the Circeo National Park. The Lazio region preserves here one of the most unique landscapes on the Tyrrhenian coast: the dune cordons, the coastal lake of Paola, and the Circeo promontory provide a natural backdrop for an event that perfectly blends play, tradition, and outdoor life.