Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival

The Lincoln City Summer Kite Festival fills the skies with giant show kites, dazzling aerial performances and family-friendly activities. Alongside professional kite demonstrations, enjoy free kite-making workshops, carnival games, a Wind Garden walk and art kite displays, making it a perfect weekend at the beach.

Time

June 20-21, 2026

Location

D-River Wayside State Park, Lincoln City, OR 97367

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Calendar of Events

Feb07
Community Beach Cleanup
Lend a hand at a Headlands-hosted beach cleanup to reduce litter, protect marine life and care for our coast.

Time: Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Inn at Cape Kiwanda

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Feb11
Coastal Chords & Corks: Acoustic Minds
Soulful vocals and bass-driven, genre-blending live music by Acoustic Minds set the tone for an unforgettable evening.

Time: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Feb14
Valentine's Day Dinner at Meridian Restaurant & Bar
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with romantic cocktails, live music and a special dinner menu.

Time: Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Feb18
Coastal Chords & Corks: Freddy Trujillo
Enjoy an intimate winter evening with Freddy Trujillo’s storyteller’s lyrics, signature bass and coastal ambiance.

Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Feb25
Coastal Chords & Corks: Ben Rice
Fearless, soulful blues and roots grooves by Ben Rice ignite an energetic evening of live music.

Time: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Feb28
Three Capes Marathon Relay
Take on the Oregon Coast with a breathtaking 26.2-mile marathon relay from Tillamook to Pacific City.

Time: Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Cape Meares Lake

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Mar04
Coastal Chords & Corks: Dave Fleshner
Enjoy live music with Dave Fleschner, whose blend of blues, gospel, soul and jazz creates the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening.

Time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Mar11
Coastal Chords & Corks: Mike Coykendall
Veteran indie-folk songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Coykendall performs rich, roots-infused originals with his signature solo style.

Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Mar18
Coastal Chords & Corks: Gayle Ritt
Beloved Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter Gayle Ritt blends folk, rock, jazz and pop with expressive vocals.

Time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Mar21
Whale Watching at Cape Kiwanda
Each spring, thousands of gray whales migrate past the Oregon Coast, visible from Pacific City Beach and Cape Kiwanda.

Time: March 21-29, 2026 | All Day
Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking

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