Kite Festival

The Kite Festival in Aci Sant'Antonio

The Kite Festival is one of the most beloved and anticipated events in Aci Sant'Antonio, a town in the Metropolitan City of Catania resting on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, in Sicily. Organized by the Pro Loco of Aci Sant'Antonio APS, the festival has been a recurring annual appointment for over twenty years, attracting families, children, and kite enthusiasts from across the Etna region.

A day of flight and color

The heart of the event is the handmade kite competition, which is open to everyone: adults and children are invited to build and fly kites of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Each kite carries a theme and a meaning, and after the flight demonstrations, a jury evaluates the entries and awards prizes divided by category and thematic area.

The awarded categories include:

• Stability in flight
• Colors
• Theme
• Construction techniques
• Originality and artistry

In addition to these, there is an overall prize for the best kite of the day and a critics' choice award. Several master kite-flyers also participate in the event, offering the public impressive flight demonstrations with their own creations.

Where and when

The festival takes place in the Villa Comunale of Aci Sant'Antonio, with the entrance on Via Aldo Moro, generally during the spring season. It is a free, open-air, family-friendly day, perfect for those who want to spend a few hours outdoors surrounded by color, wind, and creativity, all against the backdrop of Mount Etna.

An event for the whole community

More than just a competition, the Kite Festival is a moment of togetherness that unites the community of Aci Sant'Antonio. Participation is free, and all contestants receive a token of recognition in a festive atmosphere that celebrates imagination and the joy of being together. For the little ones, it is also a chance to discover the world of kites in a fun and creative way.