ROUTE 66 KITE FESTIVAL CANCELLATION Sunday Sep 20

With our sincere apologies, we regret to announce that today’s Route 66 Kite Festival has been cancelled.

Due to the possibility of lightning and severe weather continuing through the scheduled festival time, the safety of our participants, volunteers, and spectators must come first. This was an extremely difficult decision, and we are truly sorry for the disappointment this may cause.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support. We are grateful to everyone who planned to participate, attend, and help make today’s kite festival special.

We hope to see you all next year for the Route 66 Kite Festival!

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.

— Route 66 Kites

Mark your calendar's for Pontiac Illinois Route 66 Kite Festival in 2026

Saturday, September 19th & Sunday, September 20, 2026

10 AM to 4 PM Saturday

11 AM to 3 PM Sunday

 

Have questions on how to help? 

Call us at 815-953-8303

 

Thank you to the following

sponsors for 2026:

 

Bank of Pontiac

Lyons Sullivan Realty

Marlon Eilts Financial Services