Kites in the sky
๐Ÿ“ Jones Brothers Park ยท Main Pavilion ยท Jonestown, Texas

J-Town's
Kite Festival

April 11 ยท 12 PM โ€“ 3 PM ยท Fun for the Family!

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This year, we're not just hosting a kite festival. We're engineering a collection of defining moments your family will remember for years.

Have questions? Contact Danny 512.938.9978

Our Blueprint

The EPIC Plan

Every defining moment contains at least one of four elements. Each moment in our schedule is deliberately engineered to hit one or more.

April 11 ยท Jones Brothers Park

Festival Schedule

12:00 PME + C
๐Ÿช Arrive & Connect
Polaroid keepsake in front of the festival sign, grab a bite, meet neighbors.
12:30 PMI + C
๐Ÿš€ The Grand Launch
Every kite lifts off together on a countdown from 10.
1:00 PME
๐Ÿงง Bubble & Kite Combo
Bubbles + kites in the air at the same time.
2:00 PME + P
๐Ÿข Slow-Mo Derby
Slowest walker with kite still flying wins.
2:45 PMC
๐ŸŽจ Colors of J-Town
Everyone paints the sky together as one.
2:55 PMEnding
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ The Grand Descent
Music plays as every family reels in their kite together.
Elevation
EElevation

Rise above the everyday.

Polaroid Keepsake (12:00 PM): As families arrive, a volunteer with a Polaroid camera takes a photo of every family in front of the official J-Town Kite Festival sign. Each family takes their portrait home โ€” a tangible keepsake from the very first festival.
Bubble & Kite Combo (1:00 PM): Bubbles fill the air while kids chase them and fly kites at the same time. Pure multi-sensory magic โ€” especially designed for the littlest flyers who may not be able to hold a kite alone yet.
Slow-Mo Derby (2:00 PM): Who can keep their kite in the air the longest while walking as slowly as possible? The slower you go, the better your chances โ€” toddlers finally have the home-field advantage.
Pride
PPride

Capture people at their best.

First Flight Certificates: For any child flying a kite for the very first time โ€” an official certificate with their name and the date. A tangible artifact of a personal milestone they'll keep.
Kite Kudos Patrol: Volunteers whose only job is to give specific, genuine praise. Not 'nice kite!' but 'I love how you two worked together to launch that!'
Caught in the Act Board: A display board at the entrance where Polaroid keepsakes and candid moments of teamwork, helpfulness, and joy are pinned throughout the day.
Insight
IInsight

Spark the 'aha!' moment.

The Grand Launch (12:30 PM): A countdown from 10 โ€” every kite lifts off at the exact same moment. Kids instantly discover that launching together is easier than launching alone. The crowd becomes the teacher.
Bubble Physics: During the Bubble & Kite Combo, kids naturally discover that bubbles and kites both need moving air to stay up. The same wind that flies the kite bursts the bubble โ€” a wordless lesson in aerodynamics.
The Slow-Mo Revelation: When kids slow down for the Slow-Mo Derby and their kite stays up longer, they feel the physics of lift in their hands. No explanation needed โ€” the discovery happens through play.
Connection
CConnection

Unite the community.

Arrive & Meet Neighbors (12:00 PM): The first 30 minutes are designed for meeting โ€” Polaroid keepsakes in front of the festival sign and open space create natural conversation between families who may never have spoken before.
Colors of J-Town (2:45 PM): Everyone flies close together to paint the sky as one community. A living, breathing sky mural made by the people of Jonestown โ€” together.
The Grand Descent (2:55 PM): Beautiful music plays as every family slowly reels in their kite at the same time. The shared, graceful ending turns strangers into neighbors who shared something real.
Make It Happen

Volunteer for the Festival

Every defining moment needs someone behind it. Sign up for a role below and help make the first J-Town Kite Festival one that Jonestown families will talk about for years.

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Polaroid Keepsake Station

Greet families at arrival and photograph them in front of the festival sign. Hand out Polaroids as they develop.

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Bubble & Kite Combo Lead

Run the 1:00 PM bubble station. Keep the bubbles flowing and help the littlest flyers get their kites in the air.

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Kite Kudos Patrol

Roam the park giving specific, genuine encouragement to kids and families. Your only job is to make people feel seen.

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First Flight Certificates

Spot first-time kite flyers and present them with an official First Flight Certificate. Bring the ceremony!

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Caught in the Act Board

Pin Polaroids and candid photos to the display board throughout the day. Keep the board fresh and visible.

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Grand Descent Coordinator

At 2:55 PM, lead the countdown, start the music, and guide everyone in the coordinated kite reel-in to close the festival.

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Not sure which role fits? Sign up for the general volunteer list and we'll match you to the best spot on the day.

General Volunteer Sign-Up
Picnic Potluck!

What to Bring

This is a community event โ€” everyone brings something, everyone shares everything. Here's your checklist.

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Your Kite

Any kite, any size, any shape. Don't have one? Grab a simple diamond kite โ€” they fly best!

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Water

It's Texas in April. Stay hydrated โ€” bring a water bottle for every member of your crew.

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A Blanket

Spread out on the grass, relax, and enjoy the sky. A blanket is your home base for the afternoon.

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A Dish to Share

Picnic Style Potluck! Bring your favorite dish, snack, or dessert to share with your new neighbors.

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No kite? No problem. Come anyway โ€” there will be plenty of kites in the sky to watch, food to share, and neighbors to meet.

Plan Ahead

Weather for Jonestown, TX

Current Conditions

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72ยฐF

Thunderstorms

Wind

6 mph

Humidity

93%

Live ยท Jonestown, TX ยท Updates on refresh

April 11 Forecast

Festival Day

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Overcast

76ยฐ / 66ยฐF

Max Wind

12 mph

Rain Chance

30%

Forecast updates as April 11 approaches

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Kite-flying tip: Ideal wind for kite flying is 8โ€“25 mph. Light breezes are perfect for beginners and toddlers. Winds above 25 mph may require heavier kites.

Sunset Descent
The Most Important Moment

The Grand
Descent

At 2:55 PM, we announce The Grand Descent. Beautiful music plays as every family, at the same time, slowly reels in their kite. The coordinated, graceful descent of hundreds of kites is a stunning, definitive, and deeply memorable ending โ€” far more powerful than people just randomly packing up and leaving.

๐ŸŽต Coordinated ยท Beautiful ยท Unforgettable
Spread the Word

The Original Flyer

Share this with your neighbors โ€” the more families who come, the bigger the sky mural we paint together.

J-Town Kite Festival Original Flyer

๐Ÿ“… April 11, 2026

12:00 PM โ€“ 3:00 PM at Jones Brothers Park, Jonestown, Texas. Free for the whole family.

๐Ÿงบ Picnic Potluck!

Bring your kite, water, a blanket, and a dish to share. Everyone brings something โ€” everyone shares everything.

๐Ÿช First time? You belong here.

This is a community event designed for families meeting for the first time. No experience needed โ€” just show up.

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"Defining moments shape our lives, but we don't have to wait for them to happen. We can be the authors of them."

โ€” Chip & Dan Heath, The Power of Moments

๐Ÿ“… April 11, 2026
๐Ÿ•› 12 PM โ€“ 3 PM
๐Ÿ“ Jones Brothers Park, Jonestown TX