Isle of Wight Events

Jam packed with events for everyone...

There’s no shortage of great Isle of Wight events throughout the year to enthral and entertain. Genteel sailing, thrilling powerboat racing, delectable food festivals, and music festivals dedicated to Jazz, Folk, Rock and more, the Isle of Wight calendar is full to the brim.

Family Fun

• Mothers Day Specials | 14 Mar 2010 | Havenstreet
• Easter Fun | 02-05 Apr 2010 | Havenstreet
• Fathers Day Specials | 20 Jun 2010 | Havenstreet
  
• Day out with Thomas | 23-27 July 2010 | Havenstreet
• Carisbrooke Castle Summer Events | 1-30 Aug 2010 | Carisbrooke
• Wizard Week | 25-29, 31 Oct 2010 | Havenstreet
• Santa Steam Train Specials | 4-5, 11-12, 18-24 Dec 2010 | Havenstreet
• Mince Pie Steam Train Specials | 26, 27, 28 Dec 2010 | Havenstreet
• Hangover Specials | 01 Jan 2011 | Havenstreet
• New Year Specials | 02 Jan 2011 | Havenstreet

Running, Walking & Cycling

Each May, the Isle of Wight is home to the UK's largest Walking Festival which includes Walk the Wight, a huge sponsored walk across the breadth of the Island.

• Isle of Wight Randonnee | 02 May 2010 | Island wide
• Spring Time 'Walk the Line' | 08 May 2010 | Havenstreet
• Isle of Wight Walking Festival | 8-23 May 2010 | Island wide
• Walk the Wight | 16 May 2010 | Bembridge (start)
• West Wight Triathlon | 19 Sep 2010 | West Wight
• Isle of Wight Cycling Festival | 18-26 Sep 2010 | Island Wide
• The Wight Challenge | 25 Sep 2010 | Porchfield
• Big Wight Matter - Walking Weekend in aid of Brainstrust | 24-26 Sep 2010 | Brighstone
• Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival | 22-25 Oct 2010 | Island Wide
• Ghost Walks | 25-31 Oct 2010 | Carisbrooke Castle

Exhibitions, Shows & Rally's

• Bustival - Vintage Vehicles | 18 April 2010 | Havenstreet
• Bus Museum Annual Running Day | 09 May 2010 | Newport Quay
• Towrags Rally | 02-04 July 2010 | Ryde
• The 1940s Experience | 03-04 Jul 2010 | Havenstreet
• The Island Motor Show | 17-18 Jul 2010 | Havenstreet
• Victorian Weekend | 07-08 Aug 2010 | Havenstreet
• Jaguar Car Rally | 01 Aug 2010 | Havenstreet
• Isle of Wight Scooter Rally | 27-29 Aug 2010 | Ryde/Island wide
• 36th Island Steam Show | 27-30 Aug 2010 | Havenstreet
• Morris Minor Rally | 05 Sep 2010 | Havenstreet

On the Water

Surrounded by water, the Isle of Wight offers some of the best sailing and water related sports found anywhere in the country.

• RIBEX Boat Show | 7-9 May 2010 | Cowes
• Yarmouth Old Gaffers | 4-6 Jun 2010 | Yarmouth
• JP Morgan Round the Island Race | 19 Jun 2010  | Cowes/Solent
• Cowes Dinghy Week | 24-30 Jul 2010 | Gurnard Green, Cowes
• Cowes Week | 31 Jul-7 Aug 2010 | Cowes/Solent
• The British Powerboat Festival | 25-29 Aug 2010 | Cowes/Solent

Music Festivals & Concerts

The Isle of Wight hosts two multi-award winning music festivals, the legendary Isle of Wight Festival takes place each June and Bestival every September.

• Ribfest 2010 | 8 May 2010 | Cowes Yacht Haven
• Isle of Wight Festival | 11-13 Jun 2010 | Newport | TICKETS
• Midsummer Jazz | 26 Jun 2010 | Havenstreet
• Mid Summer Music Evening | 03-04 Jul 2010 | Osborne House, East Cowes
• Folkstation | 9-11 Jul 2010 | Havenstreet
• Rhythm Tree Festival | 16-18 Jul 2010 | Calbourne
• A Night at the Victorian Opera | 17 Jul 2010 | Osborne House, East Cowes
• Last Night of the Osborne Proms | 24 Jul 2010 | Osborne House, East Cowes
• Bestival | 10-12 Sep 2010 | Robin Hill| TICKETS

Gardens, Food, Drink & Craft Fairs

The Island has a great reputation for fresh food and organic produce and the many food related festivals and garden show's offer a great way to see and taste what's on offer.

• Real Ale Festival | 01-03 May 2010 | Havenstreet
• Meet the Head Gardener - Historic Trees | 06 May 2010 | Osborne House, East Cowes
• Meet the Head Gardener - The Walled Garden & Victorian Glasshouse | 03 Jun 2010 | Osborne House, East Cowes
• Shorwell Midsummer Fair | tbc Jun 2010 | North Court, Shorwell
• Meet the Head Gardener - Bedding Bonanza | 08 Jul 2010 | Osborne House, East Cowes
• Meet the Head Gardener - Historical Delights | 05 Aug 2010 | Osborne House, East Cowes
• Isle of Wight Garlic Festival | 14-15 Aug 2010 | Nr. Arreton
• Wolverton Manor Garden Fair | 4-5 Sep 2010 | Wolverton
• Apple Days Festival | tbc Sep 2010 |  Afton Park
• Wine Festival | 25-26 Sep 2010 | Havenstreet
• Victorian Christmas | 20-21 Nov 2010 | Osborne House, East Cowes