Kitty Hawk Kites Hang Gliding Spectacular

Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to announce the 2026 Hang Gliding Spectacular! Join professional hang gliders, fans, and families for this Outer Banks tradition. This event is the longest-running hang gliding competition in the world! The Hang Gliding Spectacular is the longest-running hang gliding competition in the world! We are excited to celebrate the 54th consecutive year of this event and have many fun activities planned! The Hang Gliding Spectacular and Air Games is FREE TO THE PUBLIC FOR VIEWING with fun activities all day long. If you have any questions about the Hang Gliding Spectacular and Air Games, contact the Hang Gliding School at (252)441.2426. Please submit all videos for the Film Festival to hangglide@kittyhawk.com. *Schedule subject to change. All events are weather dependent 8:00 AM Check-in and set up @ Cotton Gin (Registration highly encouraged online)