CLICK AND DRAG A WORD

September 11th, 2023, 11 am to 3 pm

Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

For one day only, the sky above Bondi Beach will come alive with colours and wind-powered ’s in one massive celebration of ‘sky-high’ activity at this year's Festival of the Winds.

September 11th, 2023, 11 am to 3 pm

Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

11 am

Kids & family

Roaming entertainment
Puppet shows
Face painting

Food stalls

Burger Buggy
Taco Truckin'
Waffle Wheels
Grilled Cheese on the Go
Fry Fry Again

Live music

Suwitra Jaya - UNSW Gamelon Ensemble
Castlereagh Connection
Sirens Dance – Bollywood Fusion
Victor Valdes and his Big Mexican Mariachi Band
KEYIM BA
Black Joak Morris
Beeswax and Bottlecaps
Paper Plane Pilot – Dylan Parker

3 pm

Judging

Kite flier introduction
Presentations
Award ceremony

Sponsor meetup

Bendigo Bank
Clarke Creek Wind Farm
Fun Time Amusements

FAQ

What’s the cost of attendance?

Festival of the Winds is FREE and open to the public. There’s no need to reserve in advance! Just show up at Bondi Beach.

Who’s organizing the festival?

2023’s Festival of The Winds is run by a group of dedicated kite-fliers in conjunction with the Australian Kiteflying Society & the Waverly city council.

When is kite flying allowed on Bondi Beach?

Kite flying is only allowed on Bondi beach for 3 days each year– the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the second weekend of September.