Isle of Wight Events 2010

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

• Day out with Thomas | 23-27 July 2010 | Havenstreet
• Carisbrooke Castle Summer Events | 1-30 Aug 2010 | Carisbrooke
• V-Bay Festival | 22-24 Oct 2010 | Ventnor
• 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.

• 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

• The Island Motor Show | 17-18 Jul 2010 | Havenstreet
• National Scooter Rally | 30 Jul-1 Aug | Ryde/Island wide
• 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. 

• Cowes Dinghy Week | 24-30 Jul 2010 | Gurnard Green, Cowes
• Cowes Week | 31 Jul-7 Aug 2010 | Cowes/Solent
• The Big Splash 2010 | 13-15 Aug 2010 | Cowes
• Brambles Cricket Match | 8:24am 14 Aug 2010 | Brambles Sand Bank, 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.

• Folkstation | 9-11 Jul 2010 | Havenstreet
• Rhythm Tree Festival | 16-18 Jul 2010 | Calbourne
• Pozfest | 16-18 Jul 2010 | Newchurch
• 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
• Will Young+80's Party Night | 31 Jul-1 Aug | Osborne House
• Northwood House Garden Party| 28 Aug 2010 | Cowes 
• Summer Madness | 29 Aug 2010 | Carisbrooke Castle | TICKETS
• Bestival | 10-12 Sep 2010 | Robin Hill, Newport

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.

• 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
• Wine Festival | 25-26 Sep 2010 | Havenstreet
• Octoberfest | 8 Oct 2010 | Cowes Yacht Haven
• Apple Week Festival | 26-31 Oct 2010 |  Afton Park
• Victorian Christmas | 20-21 Nov 2010 | Osborne House, East Cowes