Sugar Land, TX – Step into springtime, and enjoy an entertaining day of fun activities and excitement at Sugar Land’s International Art and Kite Festival as the city celebrates with a full-slate of outdoor adventures on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Crown Festival Park, 18355 Southwest Freeway.
Kite enthusiasts will decorate the sky with splashes of color, unique kite shapes and exceptional kite-flying skills. The main stage will feature upbeat cultural dance performances with entertainment acts to include the rhythmic Caribbean beats ensemble, Steel Vibrations, who will perform a show-stopping routine and local dance groups who will also grace the Cultural Main Stage.
Non-stop children’s activities will be featured in the Kids Zone with inflatables and a stage for kid-friendly acts. Trackless train rides will continuously depart from the Kids Zone throughout the duration of the event. Craft booths, strolling characters, artisan booths and more will be displayed for families to enjoy. A variety of food trucks will be on location with an assortment of food choices and desserts. Make sure to take advantage of the many photo opportunities on-site and tag @SugarLandParks.
Throughout the event, attendees can participate in chalk art and kite flying competitions. First- , second- and third-place prizes will be awarded for each category. Online registration is encouraged for all contests. Register by visiting www.sugarlandtx.gov/1719/International-Art-Kite-Festival. General festival admission along with competitions are free.
Free shuttles will be available from the University of Houston-Sugar Land campus and public parking will be available onsite at Brazos River Park and The Crown Festival Park. Limited handicap parking will be available onsite. Plan for traffic delays.
Those who would like to participate by hosting a Country Booth at the event, volunteer to help onsite or become an event sponsor, should contact the Sugar Land’s Parks and Recreation Department at (281) 275-2825 or visit www.sugarlandtx.gov/specialevents. For other updates, follow Sugar Land Parks and Recreation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @SugarLandParks.