Kites on the Green

Kites on the Green_event details copy with Kites on the Green 10th annual logo

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, learn about stormwater best management practices, sidewalk chalk and more.

When: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Johnston Commons Park, 6700 Merle Hay Road
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

Click on the image below to visit the online order link. The online store will close on April 8.

Kites on the Green_Attire order form

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

Kites on the Green_Sponsorship for 2023

PRESENTING SPONSOR ($4,000+)

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

Snyder and associates logo_Kites on the Green sponsor
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MidAmerican Energy logo

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

Foth Infrastructure and Environment
OPN Architects Logo_Kites on the Green Sponsor

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

Kites on the Green_Sponsorship 2023

Interested in sponsorship: Contact Janet Wilwerding, Communications Manager at (515) 727-7781 or email

Presenting Sponsor ($4,000 and above - only one available) 

  • Company name and logo added to all marketing and promotional materials as the Presenting Sponsor
  • Company logo or mascot added to kite kits 
  • Company name and logo on event merchandise
  • Company name and logo on event banners
  • Company name and website promoted on Kites on the Green Festival event page
  • Printed event posters with the company logo as Presenting Sponsor delivered to display in the business or organization
  • Company is allowed to set up a display during the Kites on the Green Festival
  • Company can display banner flags during the Kites on the Green Festival 
  • Company can add merchandise of flyers to the Kite kits
  • Company recognition during the event

Platinum Sponsor ($2,000 - $4,000)

  • Company name and logo added to all marketing and promotional materials 
  • Company name and logo on event merchandise
  • Company name and logo on event banners
  • Company logo and website promoted on Kites on the Green Festival event page
  • Printed event posters for the business or organization to display
  • Company is allowed to set up a display during the Kites on the Green Festival
  • Company can display banner flags during the Kites on the Green Festival 

Gold Sponsor ($1,000-$1,999)

  • Company name and logo added to all marketing and promotional materials 
  • Company name and logo on event merchandise
  • Company name and logo on event banners
  • Company name and website promoted on Kites on the Green Festival event page
  • Printed event posters for the business or organization to display

Silver Sponsor ($250-$999)

  • Company name listed on event banners
  • Company name listed on Kites on the Green Festival event page
  • Printed event posters for the business or organization to display

Supporting Sponsor (up to $249)

  •  Company name listed on Kites on the Green Festival event page

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.

Kites on the Green_Sponsorship - Image of Food trucks with a green background.

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

The video below is a recap of the 2022 Kites on the Green event. 

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