ABC Kite Fest 2026 - High Flyer Club presented by Texas Mutual

Welcome to the High Flyer Club, y’all! While the ABC Kite Fest is—and will always be—a free event, the High Flyer Club presented by Texas Mutual is your chance to experience the kite festival with a few additional perks—think VIP parking and delicious eats—in exchange for your donation to our community partners.

With your High Flyer Club ticket purchase, you will receive

• Early access to Zilker Park at 9:00 AM (regular access begins at 10:00 AM )
• Banquet seating beneath a private, open-air tent
• An exclusive extended "front yard" play space with additional lounge seating
• All-inclusive catered refreshments including, breakfast (9:00 am - 11:00 am), lunch (12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ) & afternoon snacks (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm).
• Upgraded climate-controlled executive restrooms
• Face painting, balloon twister, bounce houses and a Live DJ

Ticket Price:

• Individual Tickets (age 9 & up) - $100
• A ticket required for all children 9 years and over. Children 8 and under may enter the High Flyer Club FREE with a ticketed adult. Limit two children per ticketed adult

Parking Pass - $25

• Parking is available for purchase with your VIP ticket (VIP ticket purchase required, if purchased without VIP ticket it will be considered a donation and parking pass will not be issued)

IMPORTANT FACTS:

1. Event date is Saturday, April 11, 2026. High Flyer Club VIP tickets are valid for this date ONLY.
2. There will be no refunds unless the City of Austin cancels the ABC Kite Fest
3. You will receive an email with detailed parking instructions, directions to the lot, and a parking pass.
4. Tickets are extremely limited and sell out quickly. No tickets will be sold the day of the event.

FAQ's

What is the deadline to purchase VIP tickets for the High Flyer Club?

Presale for High Flyer Club tickets ends Thursday, April 9, 2026 or if we sell out before April 9th. Tickets are issued on a first come, first-served basis.

What are the transportation/parking directions?

Leading up to the day, you will receive an email with detailed parking instructions, directions to the lot and a parking pass.

Are there age requirements for the High Flyer Club (VIP)?

The High Flyer Club is for kids and adults of all ages! Kids 8 years and under may enter FREE with a ticketed adult. All attendees 9 and older must purchase a ticket for VIP entry. Pets are welcome in the High Flyer Club! If you bring your pet, please be sure they are well behaved, remain on a leash and remember to clean up after them.

What is the check-in procedure for the High Flyer Club?

Attendees must wearing a valid wristband to enter the High Flyer Club. Please check in at the High Flyer Club entrance with a valid photo ID to receive your wristband(s).

What are the directions for parking?

Prior to the day of the event, you will receive an email with detailed parking instructions, directions to the lot and a parking pass. Keep an eye out for this email! You can find alternative transportation information at abckitefest.org

What can and can't I bring to the High Flyer Club?

The same rules apply for the High Flyer Club VIP area as for Kite Fest. This is a family event. Bring your dog, bring your kite, bring your kids, bring your picnic. DO NOT bring your cigarettes, alcohol, fireworks, or personal grill. A detailed list of dos and don'ts can be found at abckitefest.org

For a more detailed list of do's and don'ts, visit the Parking and Directions page.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Zilker Metropolitan Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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