53rd Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular

Thu, 15 May, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sun, 18 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm UTC-04:00

Jockeys Ridge State Park | Nags Head

Kitty Hawk Kites
Publisher/HostKitty Hawk Kites
53rd Annual Hang Gliding Spectacular
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The 52nd Hang Gliding Spectacular is a true example of what hang gliding is all about... FUN! Originally named the 1st Annual Tactile Meet, the Spectacular has developed years of fun flying competition, good times, and fellowship with lifelong friends. This event will also help celebrate Kitty Hawk Kites 50th anniversary!
Copied below is the events schedule for the weekend! Visit hangglidingspectacular.com to register or to learn more and contact [email protected] with questions!
*Schedule subject to change. All events are weather dependent
THURSDAY, MAY 16
8:00 AM Check-in and set up @ Cotton Gin (Registration highly encouraged online- visit hangglidingspectacular.com)
9:00 AM Aerotow competition begins

FRIDAY, MAY 17
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Check-in and set up @ JRSP
11:00 AM Pilot’s meeting and start of dune competition
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Hang Gliding Film Festival @Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head

SATURDAY, MAY 18
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Set up @ JRSP
10:00 AM Pilot’s meeting and start of dune competition
6:30 PM Instructor Alumni Reunion @ Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head
7:00 PM Woody Jones Memorial Street Dance @ Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head

SUNDAY, MAY 19
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Set up @ JRSP
9:00 AM Pilot’s meeting and start of dune competition
12:30 PM Rogallo Hall of Fame Inductee Speeches @JRSP Community Room
3:30 PM Official Rogallo Hall of Fame Induction
4:00 PM Spectacular Awards Ceremony, followed immediately by Rogallo Dinner @JRSP Community Room
*Catered by Mulligan’s Grille
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Jockeys Ridge State Park, 5211 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959-9500, United States,Nags Head, North Carolina

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