Kites on the Green

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Join us for the tenth annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons on May 6, 2023. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy giant show kite displays, kite fighting, free kite building, bol racing, live music, an inflatable obstacle course, climb the Iowa National Guard climbing wall, learn about stormwater best management practices, visit with Johnston Police and Fire, draw with sidewalk chalk and much more.

When: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Johnston Commons Park, 6050 Morningside Drive
Interested in sponsorship: Contact Janet Wilwerding, Communications Manager at (515) 727-7781 or email

Schedule of Events

  • 10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
  • 10:30 a.m. No-Knots Stunt Team Performance
  • 11:00 a.m. Live music by Glady's Lite Band
  • 11:30 a.m. Running of the Bol's/Kite Battles
  • 12:30 p.m. Live music by Glady's Lite Band
  • 1:00 p.m. Stunt Kite Demonstrations
  • 1:00 p.m. Running of the Bol's/Kite Battles
  • 3:00 p.m. Stunt Kite Demonstrations
  • 3:30 p.m. No-Knots Stunt Team Performance
  • 5:00 p.m. Closing Ceremonies

All Day Events

  • Giant Show Kite Demonstrations - Show Kite Field
  • Free Make-n-Fly Kite Kits - Pick up at Kite Hub
  • Inflatable Obstacle Course - East of the Library
  • Iowa National Guard Climbing Wall - West of the Library
  • Tours of the 1902 Simpson House - Simpson House
  • Rain Campaign Activities - West of the Library
  • Meet with Police and Fire Dept. - West of the Library
  • Sidewalk Chalk - Johnston Commons Cement Pad
  • T-shirts, Kites and More! - Information Tent
  • Food Trucks - North of the playground
  • Candy Drop - Show Kite Field

Click on the image below to download or view a PDF of the 2023 Kites on the Green Festival schedule.

KOTG 2023 Schedule of Events

The image below has a messaging thanking our sponsors. We appreciate the presenting sponsor, platinum, gold and silver sponsors for the event.

Kites on the Green_Sponsorship for 2023

PRESENTING SPONSOR ($4,000+)

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PLATINUM SPONSORS ($2,000 - $4,000)

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MidAmerican Energy logo

GOLD SPONSORS ($1,000 - $1,999)

Foth Infrastructure and Environment
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SILVER SPONSORS ($250 - $999)

All Star Concrete
Charter Bank
ChildServe
Delta Dental of Iowa
HR Green
Johnston Hy-Vee
Knapp Properties
Pet Supplies Plus
Prairie Meadows

SUPPORTING SPONSOR (Up to $250)

Corteva Agriscience

Click on the image below to volunteer at our Kites on the Green Festival on May 6.

People volunteering in the photos at the kite festival. A kite is flying in the blue sky.

If you are looking for more volunteering opportunities, look no further than our annual Kites on the Green event on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are multiple shifts available throughout the day to accommodate busy schedules. You will be able to experience this event and help out your community. To learn more and sign up, visit www.cityofjohnston.com/KOTGvolunteer.

The Kites on the Green Festival will have food trucks at the event on May 6, 2023.

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Food Trucks for 2023
DonutNV
Flame
Hotsy Totsy
The Outside Scoop
Totally Rolled Ice Cream

The video below is a recap of the 2023 Kites on the Green event. 

The images below provide a visual of what the Kites on the Green Festival is all about.