The skies over Long Beach Island will once again fill with color and creativity this fall as the 11th annual LBI FLY Invitational Kite Festival takes flight Oct. 10-11. This annual event, hosted by the LBI Chamber of Commerce, draws world-class kite fliers – and many wide-eyed spectators – from around the globe for a weekend of art, entertainment and family fun on the Jersey Shore.

SPECTACLE: The LBI FLY Kite Festival has drawn talented participants from around the world to LBI beaches for the past 11 years. (Photo by Ryan Morrill)

Main kite events will take place on the 18th to 27th street beaches in Ship Bottom from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct.