For the first time ever in the Flint Hills region, the skies above Manhattan will come alive with one of the most spectacular family events of the spring.
Join us for the Flint Hills Sky Festival at A&H Farm, where Great American Kites will bring some of America’s largest and most breathtaking kites to soar high above the beautiful countryside in the heart of the Flint Hills.
This two-day sky spectacle will transform the open Kansas prairie into a colorful aerial show that you truly have to see to believe.
Located just outside Manhattan, Kansas — home of Kansas State University — A&H Farm is one of the region’s most beloved destinations for family fun and outdoor agri-tourism experiences. With scenic farmland, wide open skies, and a welcoming atmosphere, the farm provides the perfect backdrop for a weekend of unforgettable memories.
And this year, the sky will feature something truly extraordinary…
🇺🇸 Old Glory – The 600-Pound Giant American Flag Kite. One of the most awe-inspiring sights of the festival will be Old Glory, the massive American flag kite flown by Great American Kites. Weighing nearly 600 pounds, this enormous red, white, and blue flying tribute to America rises high above the fields in a powerful and inspiring display of freedom, patriotism, and engineering.
Watching Old Glory lift into the Kansas sky is something you simply have to see in person.
✨ Festival Highlights
🪁 Giant show kites soaring hundreds of feet above the Flint Hills
🇺🇸 Old Glory: A 600lb American flag kite
🍬 Candy cannon launches
🏁 Parachute races for kids
🪁 Open area for kiddos to fly their own kites
🛍 On-site retail store with a wide variety of kites and accessories
🌾 An Incredible Farm Experience
Beyond the giant kites soaring overhead, visitors will get to experience everything that makes A&H Farm one of the most unique family destinations in the Flint Hills.
This beautiful fourth-generation family farm has become a favorite gathering place for families across the region thanks to its welcoming atmosphere, farm animals, activities, and fresh local food.
While you’re enjoying the kite show, take time to explore the farm and everything it has to offer:
🐐 A large petting zoo with friendly farm animals including goats, ponies, pigs, chickens, ducks, and more
🎯 Kid zones and outdoor play areas featuring slides, games, rope courses, and family activities
🍓 A farm market offering fresh produce, baked goods, salsas, pickles, and locally made products
🍹 Unique food and drink experiences including the Red Barn Bar, the Grain Bin Bar built from a converted silo, and the Drink Shack serving lemonade, handcrafted sodas, slushies, and ice cream
🌷 Beautiful farmland and wide open views that make A&H Farm the perfect place to relax and enjoy the day
Whether you’re a kite enthusiast, a family looking for a fun outdoor adventure, or simply someone who loves watching the wind bring art to life in the sky, the Flint Hills Sky Festival promises an unforgettable experience.
This first-time event for the Flint Hills region is shaping up to be one of the most unique outdoor experiences of the year.
Bring your lawn chairs, bring your friends, and bring your sense of wonder as we celebrate the beauty of the Flint Hills and the magic of giant kites filling the Kansas sky.
⚠️ Weather Notice: All kite flying and event activities are wind and weather dependent. Please stay tuned to this Facebook event page for updates leading up to the festival.