To The 31st
Cape Town International Kite Festival 2025!
To The 31st In 2025, the Cape Town International Kite Festival proudly returns with a renewed spirit and a powerful new theme: #CourageToFly. Now in its 31st year, the festival has long been a symbol of hope, resilience, and unity, and this year’s event celebrates the bravery it takes to face life’s challenges – especially when it comes to mental health. For the first time since the pandemic, the festival will take place over two full days on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October, marking a joyful return to the festival’s much-loved extended format at Youngsfield Military Base in Ottery!
Organised annually by Cape Mental Health, the Cape Town International Kite Festival has been a beacon for mental health awareness since 1994. The event invites people of all ages and backgrounds to lift their eyes to the sky and take part in a shared experience that is as beautiful as it is meaningful. Each soaring kite represents not only creativity and freedom, but also the courage it takes to speak up, seek help, and support others on their mental health journeys.
Join Cape Mental Health this October for the Cape Town International Kite Festival to raise funds that fuel the vital mission of providing essential, cost-free mental healthcare services and interventions to those who require them most. By investing in children and youth, we lay the foundation for the prevention of mental health disorders, empowering young people to unleash their full potential and pursue their dreams without limitations.
THE 31ST CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL
This year’s festival promises a breathtaking display of colour and craftsmanship, featuring extraordinary show-kites flown by South African favourites and exciting international guests. The festival will span over two days and feature various forms of entertainment, kite-making workshops, vendors and an amusement park for the little ones!
Be sure to buy your tickets below to not miss out.
Help Cape Mental Health raise mental health awareness this October!
Date: 25 – 26 October 2025
Venue: Youngsfield Military Base, Ottery
Price: Tickets available from R40 Per Person (Excluding Booking Fees)
Buy Online: Tickets are available from Quicket
We need your kindness and
help to make a difference.
At Cape Mental Health, we firmly believe that every child and adult deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of the challenges they may face. Children with disabilities, in particular, often confront unique challenges in their growth and learning, and our mission is to provide the specialised support they need to thrive.
As a non-profit organisation, Cape Mental Health offers services for persons living with an intellectual disability, those living with psychosocial disabilities, and those coping with various mental health conditions.
Whether you can contribute R100 or R10 000, your donation can make a significant difference to the lives of vulnerable children and adults. By donating to the Cape Town International Kite Festival, you will not only help us sustain our current programmes but also extend our reach to more children and families in need.
we can create a brighter future for these children and adults,
filled with hope, opportunity, and joy.
Direct Deposit:
Account Name:
Cape Mental Health
Bank Name:
Standard Bank
Branch:
Rondebosch
Branch Code:
051001
Account Type:
Business Current Account Account Number: 071273484
Reference:
Name, email and/or contact.
Competition Time
SHOW US YOUR KITE CREATIVITY & WIN!
SHOW US YOUR KITE CREATIVITY & WIN!
This year, YOU can win big with Cape Mental Health, Cape Town International Kite Festival and SPUR Steak Ranches!
We have an exciting colouring-in competition for the little ones (children 4 to 8 years)
this year to celebrate the Cape Town International Kite Festival and mental health awareness.
HOW TO ENTER:
1) Download the Colouring-In Picture in our ‘Fun For Kidz’ section below.
2) Colour in the picture with your best kite creativity skills!
3) Email your entry to events@cmh.org.za by 31 October 2025 and stand a chance to win one of these amazing prizes:
1st: R500 Spur Voucher & R800 Cash
2nd: R500 Spur Voucher & R500 Cash
3rd: R500 Spur Voucher & R200 Cash
GOOD LUCK!
#CourageToFly
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COMPETITION 2025
COMPETITION 2025Cape Mental Health will be hosting a number of activities in October to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month.
We invite teams of learners from mainstream primary schools and schools for learners with special educational needs to participate in our annual Edukite Competition! Upon registration, we will deliver kite kits to your school for learners to decorate showing their understanding of our 2025 theme, #CourageToFly
The Edukite Competition prize-giving will take place at the Cape Town International Kite Festival this year.
We look forward to seeing you there!
City of Cape Town
Thank you for flying with us at the 31st Cape Town International Kite Festival and giving hope! By supporting Cape Mental Health you are helping bring hope to the 1 in 4 adults and children affected by mental health concerns. Thank you for helping provide essential, free mental health services. You are helping restore dignity and change lives.
#CourageToFly
A Special Thank You To Our
Wonderful Donors & Sponsors
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Email: events@cmh.org.za
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