Boji Kites

10/28/2026

🪁 Help Fill the Sky at 2027!

We’re gearing up for another incredible weekend of giant kites over the Iowa Great Lakes on January 29–30, 2027, and we need your support to make it happen!

As a nonprofit event, depends on the generosity of sponsors and donors who believe in bringing unique experiences and our community together. Whether you're a local business looking to get involved or someone who simply wants to support the event, every contribution makes a difference.

✨ Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Explore our sponsorship levels and find the right fit for you:
https://bojikites.com/sponsors/

❤️ Want to support with a donation?
Every contribution helps us make this event possible:
https://bojikites.com/get-involved/

Thank you to everyone who helps bring to life. We couldn't do it without you!

BojiKites is a registered 501(c)(3), and all donations are tax deductible. 🌟

08/12/2026

❄️🚨 IT’S HERE! 🚨❄️ We just couldn't hold on to this one any longer! Here is your 2027 University of Okoboji Winter Games Logo. Be patient as we work on more details, our website, and making this another unforgettable, can't miss weekend here at The Iowa Great Lakes.

Thank you, Blink Marketing, for another year of bringing the energy, tradition, and Okoboji spirit for Winter Games.

Mark your calendars, book your stay, and get ready for a great weekend. See you January 28th-31st, 2027!

06/26/2026

What an incredible evening!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Pearson Lakes Art Center for Steve Boote’s presentation as part of the 2026 Speaker Series presented by Okoboji Magazine. We were blown away by the turnout and truly appreciate everyone who came to hear the story behind .

The thoughtful questions and enthusiastic conversation afterward made the evening even more special. Your excitement for the future of the festival reminds us why this community is so amazing.

Thank you for the support—we can’t wait for what’s next for ! 🪁❤️

06/22/2026

If you’re in the Okoboji area this Thursday, be sure to stop by the Pearson Lakes Art Center’s Lauridsen Performing Arts Theatre at 7PM!

Hear Steve share the story of , how it all began, and what’s ahead for the future of the festival.

This event is free and open to the public—we’d love to see you there! 🪁

The countdown has begun! Three days until the first event in the Okoboji Magazine Speaker Series at the Pearson Lakes Art Center on Thursday evening! Guess who are speaker is?!!

03/23/2026

From Okoboji to the coast! 🌊🪁

Heath recently traveled to Pensacola, Florida after being invited by Dave from Chicago Kite to learn how to fly some kites! While he was there, Team Sky-FX was also putting on an incredible display of stunt kite flying.

01/30/2026

Thank you to Good Morning America for coming and braving the cold in Iowa to come cover our kites and University of Okoboji Winter Games! It was a blast having you all here!

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/129700129

ABC News’ Mary Bruce reports on the annual tradition that brings thousands of people to Okoboji, Iowa.

01/30/2026

If you haven’t checked out this article yet, please do! Thank you to KTIV News 4 for covering

‘The sky is the limit for next year’: Boji Kite Festival soars to new heights at University of Okoboji Winter Games

READ MORE>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/01/27/sky-is-limit-next-year-boji-kite-festival-soars-new-heights-university-okoboji-winter-games/

01/28/2026

It’s hard to put into words how grateful we are.

This past weekend was absolutely amazing. Thank you to all of our fliers for traveling and putting on an amazing show. Thank you to our steering committee, Arnolds Park Amusement Park, University of Okoboji Winter Games, The Chamber of the Iowa Great Lakes, and Vacation Okoboji for all your hard work putting this together. Thank you to Dan Gottschalk for the drone photos. Lastly, thank you to our community, visitors, and sponsors—without you we wouldn’t be able to do this.

This has been an unforgettable weekend. We hope to see you in 2027! ❤️

01/24/2026

Day 2 of Day Kites ✅

Thank you to everyone who came out to view the kites today. It was extra busy today, and we are beyond grateful for this community, visitors, and all of our fliers who traveled here!

See you all tonight at Night Kites (weather pending)! ❤️

01/24/2026

We had a engagement! 💍✨

Congrats again to Cody and Cassie! We hope you enjoyed the kite, and we were beyond excited to help you guys!