Festival of Colors
2026 Festival Info
We will be holding the 2026 Festival of Colors from Thursday June 4th through Sunday June 7th, taking place on the beach off the Chance A La Mer
access road in downtown Ocean Shores. The tentative schedule for the festival can be found below. Please see our Facebook page
for the most up to date info. We hope to see you on the beach!
Also, Grays Harbor Festival of Colors is pleased to announce that Team Evidence will join Quad Squad Northwest as your Festivals Featured Fliers
for the 2026 Kite Festival. This will be a real treat for all who attend.
Welcome and thank you to our featured fliers! Head over to the video tab if you want to see them in action.
2026 Festival Schedule
Tentative Schedule, Event times are subject to change depending on weather and wind conditions
Thursday June 4th:
- 9 AM Single line and Event kite field set up.
- Sea Creature themed kite fly. Come out and fly your Sea Creature kites, ground displays and line laundry.
- Kite flying demos by Quad Squad NW Kite Team & Team Evidence on the Sport Kite Field.
Friday June 5th:
- Arches and Train themed fly. Come out and fly your arches and trains during the day.
- Kite flying demos by Quad Squad NW Kite Team & Team Evidence on the Sport Kite Field.
- At Dusk Lighted kite fly. Judging at 9:30pm. Award will be presented at the Saturday Dinner.
Saturday June 6th:
On the Special Event Field (North of Beach Approach)
- Fighter Kite Demos/Lessons
- 10:00am to 2:00pm Kids Kite Making. First 200 kids get to make a kite, to take and fly.
- 11:00am Mass Ascension #1: Flat/Bowed or Soft Kites. An event pin will be given out to the first 25 registered participants. Judges will determine the top 3 kites flown and award a special limited-edition pin.
- 12:00 Noon Running of the BOLS
- 1:00pm Mass Ascension #2: Delta or Cellular Kites. An event pin will be given out to the first 25 registered participants. Judges will determine the top 3 kites flown and award a special limited-edition pin.
On the Sport and Multi-line Field (South of Beach Approach)
- Kite flying demos by Quad Squad NW Kite Team, Team Evidence, and Various Dual line kite fliers. Dual-Line and Quad-Line flying lessons.
Sunday June 7th:
On the Special Event Field (North of Beach Approach)
- Fighter Kite Demos/Lessons
- 10:00am Mass Ascension #3: Patriotic Kites. An event pin will be given out to the first 25 registered participants. Judges will determine the top 3 kites flown and award a special limited-edition pin.
- 11:00am Kids Kite Mega Fly
On the Sport and Multi-line Field (South of Beach Approach)
- Kite flying demos by Quad Squad NW Kite Team, Team Evidence, and Various Dual line kite fliers. Dual-Line and Quad-Line flying lessons.
About the Festival of Colors
Grays Harbor Festival of Colors is the premier kite festival on the west coast.
This event is made for kite fliers of all skill levels with special events for kids.
In the past we have had kite fliers coming from as far away as India, Canada,
and many from the western United States. We are located in Grays Harbor on the
Washington State central coast.
Our festival is usually on the first full weekend (Fri, Sat, and Sun) in June.
Our flying beach is famous for the consistency of the winds and mild temperatures,
usually low to mid sixties at the time of the festival. Join us for some fair weather and fun times!