Got questions? Please take a moment to review the most frequently asked questions below.
If you can’t find the answer you need, feel free to contact our friendly and helpful vendor support team.
As of 2015 The World Kite Museum has taken over the responsibility of the event from the Long Beach Merchants together with the City of Long Beach.
The WSIKF is typically held every year during the third FULL week in August. 2023-August 21 to 27 2024-August 19-25
Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.*
Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.**
*There will be lighted kite flying on Friday and Saturday night.
**Vendors can start breaking down at 3:00 p.m. but you cannot leave until the approach is open to traffic, which is usually between 3 and 5pm, when the parking attendants leave. Only vehicles with approved passes will be allowed on approach.
Note: All vendors are encouraged to remain open as long as there is foot traffic on the Bolstad beach approach.
Full week is 10 feet – $795. + $200 for Motor Home
20 feet – $1,295. + $100 for Motor Home
30 feet – $1,895. + Included
40 feet – $2,295. + Included
Applications are available on our website. Print out, read, complete & sign the application and Code of Conduct. If you do not have access to a computer, you can request an application by calling the World Kite Museum at 360.642.4020 or by mail Vendor Committee C/O WSIKF/PO Box 387/Long Beach, WA 98631.
You will need to send in the completed application, signed Code of Conduct, a picture of your booth/trailer and a check for at least $100.00. Mail them to Vendor Committee C/O WSIKF/PO Box 387/Long Beach, WA 98631.
The deadline until all space is filled. We request at least a $100.00 deposit with balance due by July 15.
Set up is on the Sunday before the festival begins. The approach is not blocked off until 6:00 a.m. on Sunday. In previous years vendors have been able to start set up between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on that Sunday.
Arrangements will need to be made with the Vendor Team in advance; however, you will not be allowed to set up during festival hours. If approved for late set up, you will need to set up after 6:00 p.m. or before 10:00 a.m.
All funds will be returned if you are not accepted
Approval/denial letters will be sent out by the end of April. This letter will also state denied products.
Yes, all products that shoot or stab i.e. pellet guns, marshmallow launchers, knives, plastic or otherwise. We limit the sales of kite logo-type apparel to local Long Beach Merchants only. Only the Kite Festival Committee will sell the official Kite Festival apparel. Please do not incorporate the name Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF) or use our logo on any items you wish to sell. Please keep in mind this is a family event. All drug paraphernalia see RCW 69.50.102.
Yes, however, we have limited space for Motor Homes. You will be charged for your space according to the longest footage, your motor home or booth space; i.e. if your motor home is 40 feet and your booth is only 10 feet you will be charged for 40 feet. However, you will need to fill the entire 40-foot space with product. Only one motor home will be allowed per space. If you need overnight accommodations, please check out places at www.funbeach.com. NO GENERATORS ALLOWED, DUE TO FIRE HAZARD!
Yes there an additional charge if my space is approved with my motor home?
Yes, you will need to call for arrangements with Evergreen Septic, 360.642.5100.
Long Beach business owners have priority, then returning vendors with a history of following the rules and being easy to work with and finally, vendors that are selling products not represented. We strive for variety and clean-appearing booths. At this time space is limited to 55 vendors.
Yes, there is only one 20-amp electrical hookup per unit, and we do a few 30/50 amp available. If you are approved with your motor home and plan to plug your motor home into the provided electrical outlet you will need to run all other electrical needs through your motor home. If a vendor needs a 50 amp to sell a product, they will take priority.
No, the use of generators is not allowed at the festival, due to noise and fire hazard.
Yes, however, you will need to bring a hose approved for drinking water and not a garden hose.
Each vendor is responsible to supply your own garbage can for use by patrons. The City of Long Beach provides their city crew to keep the approach clean of garbage and will keep the community garbage cans empty. However, it is the vendors’ responsibility to keep their space clean and to take their garbage to the dumpsters in the parking lot. All boxes must be broken down and taken to the large dumpster provided in the parking lot.
Please check Washington State Department of Revenue.
Due to our insurance requirements starting 2008 we started requiring a Certificate of Insurance naming Washington State International Kite Festival/PO Box 387/Long Beach, WA 98631 as an additional insured or rider to your current policy.
This is an out doors event. You will be either on blacktop or grass. You can only use weights to hold down your tent, no pegs into blacktop. There are vendor pictures on www.kitefestival.com and www.funbeach.com so you can get an idea of how we are setup. Remember we are on the coast of Washington so be prepared for strong winds and rain. We seem to usually have one day of mist or rain. You may want to bring a tarp with you if your tent is not totally water proof.
No, you can not have a sandwich board past your indicated space. Also, you can not pass out samples or flyers on the approach. You must stay in your booth area and not impede traffic.
You will be given 2 Vendor Parking Passes on the first day of your arrival in your vendor packet. You must display this in the window of your vehicle. The parking attendants will direct you to the vendor parking area. They try to setup an area close to the approach, however, this is a very busy festival and sometimes the parking lot becomes full. There is no overnight camping in the parking lot.
Please try to plan ahead for your supplies. If you find a delivery is needed after 9:30 a.m. the city crew or a festival volunteer will try and help you. Check with the parking attendant for help, they will have a radio to contact a festival volunteer. All cars must be off the approach by 9:30 a.m.
UPS packages can be delivered to:
Long Beach City Hall
115 Bolstad Ave W
Long Beach, WA 98631
Phone: 360.642.4421
OR
World Kite Museum
303 Sid Snyder Drive
Long Beach, WA 98631,
Phone: 360.642.4020
If you are having supplies delivered, please contact City Hall or the Museum and let them know how to contact you once they receive the boxes.
Pacific County Department of Community Development in South Bend, phone number 360.642.9382.
Septic Tanks
Evergreen Septic
360.642.7272
Propane
Active Enterprises, Inc
360.642.2102
Contact the World Kite Museum at 360.642.4020 or vendor@kitefestival.com.
Yes, limited security patrol is provided starting Sunday night at 11:00pm until the following Sunday at 6:00am. The Long Beach Police try to make a presence on the approach during festival week. If there is a problem, please let us know so we can alert the police. If you need to contact the police and it is not an emergency, you can call 360.642.2911.