Every year around April, the Dixie Escalante Kite Festival is held. Many businesses in the community make the Festival possible through their financial sponsorship. It is a wholesome, uplifting, family-oriented event.The purpose of the Kite Festival is to reward school students who have participated in a special Reading Program. Those who qualify earn a free, high-quality kite for their reading efforts, and they can participate in the kite flying festival.
Besides the open kite flying that is scheduled, there are also kite demonstrations, competitions and contests, such as the largest kite and a Rokkaku Fighter Kite War. Winning school teams earn the money for their school.
At the festival, there are also rides, games, entertainment and refreshments.
