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Isle of Wight Events 2012


Welcome to our Isle of Wight Events Directory

Check out our Isle of Wight events listings below for your guide to what's happening on the Isle of Wight in 2012. There really are events for everybody from rock festivals to cycling and walking festivals, hedgelaying competitions to ploughing matches. Sign-up to My Red Funnel or follow us on twitter for the latest event news.

Isle of Wight Family Fun events


Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Many events on the Island are family friendly and of interest to children of all ages but we've highlighted below some of our family favourites.

Main Events: Jan-Mar | Apr-Jun | Jul-Sep | Oct-Dec


Exhibitions, Shows & Rallies


Isle of Wight Steam Show

From steam shows to scooter rallies, the Isle of Wight calendar is jam packed with shows, exhibitions and rallies.

Main Events: Jan-Mar | Apr-Jun | Jul-Sep | Oct-Dec


Food & Drink, Arts & Film, Gardens & Crafts


Garlic Festival

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 available.

Main Events: Jan-Mar | Apr-Jun | Jul-Sep | Oct-Dec


Music Festivals & Concerts


Rhythm Tree

The Isle of Wight host's two multi-award winning music festivals, the legendary Isle of Wight Festival takes place each June and Bestival every September. In addition, there are many smaller more intimate music events and festivals.

Main Events: Jan-Mar | Apr-Jun | Jul-Sep | Oct-Dec


Land based sporting events


Walk the Wight, Isle of Wight

From hedge laying and ploughing competitions to full on triathlons, randonnee's and walking festivals, the Isle of Wight offers a wide range outdoor activity events.

Main Events: Jan-Mar | Apr-Jun | Jul-Sep | Oct-Dec


Water based events


cowes powerboat festival

Surrounded by water, the Isle of Wight offers some of the best sailing and water related sports found anywhere in the UK. Cowes Week is the highlight of the yacht racing calendar whilst The Big Splash and the Cowes Powerboat Festival are all about engine power.

Main Events: Jan-Mar | Apr-Jun | Jul-Sep | Oct-Dec




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My Isle of WightEditors Choice

Editors Highlights for… January
Happy New Year! We have safely arrived in a new year ready for more fun and excitement throughout 2012 across the Island, with the biggies to look forward to again; Isle of Wight Festival, Bestival and Cowes Week, as well as the fabulous smaller events that will be taking place all year long! January is a quiet time but checkout our picks of the month…


Events at Quay Arts

Exhibition Catalogues, Postcards, CDs & DVDs for sale from the Quay Arts Shop...
Exhibition Catalogues, Postcards, CDs & DVDs by current and past exhibitors are now available to purchase from the Quay Arts Shop.

New at Quay Arts... TAKEAWAYS
Quay Arts’ Café Wall exhibition space has changed to TAKEAWAYS

Quay Arts Gallery Talks - Podcasts
Quay Arts Gallery Talks are now available to download as Podcasts

You can now purchase tickets online for live events and workshops
We are now fully online for booking all events, classes and workshops.



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