Events April to June
Ribex
7-9 May 2010, Cowes Yacht Haven
RIBEX is the world’s only boat show dedicated solely to Rigid Inflatable Boats. Includes World launches of RIBS and related gear, RIB rides, demonstrations & attractions, new area for 'Starter RIB Packages', test leisure & professional craft in open water, excellent on the spot show deals, air, land & sea displays, excellent food & bar on site. Ribex is a fun and exciting family day out.
Ribex Tickets
RIBFEST 2010
8 May 2010. Cowes Yacht Haven
On the night of the 8th of May, the ‘RIBEX ROCKS’ festival stage will see chart topping, high-energy, folk rock artist, Seth Lakeman and his band, headlining a three band concert bill that will also include, ‘Special Guests’, Swans In Flight.
Ribfest Tickets
Isle of Wight Walking Festival
8-23 May 2010, Island wide
Featuring over 200 walks to suit all ages and abilities and with over half the Island being recognised as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty including over 500 miles of well-maintained footpaths, the overwhelming success of this years Isle of Wight Walking Festival surprised no one, but exhausted many!
Isle of Wight Walking Festival
Walk the Wight
16 May 2010, Bembridge to Alum Bay
Register now for the 20th anniversary of Walk the Wight. This is the largest sponsored walk in the South and covers the breadth of the Isle of Wight raising money for the Island’s Hospice which cares for over 800 terminally ill patients every year. In 2009 over 11,500 people Walked the Wight raising over £319,000 towards patient care.
Walk the Wight
Isle of Wight Festival
11-13 June 2010, Seaclose Park, Newport
Fresh from scooping the prize for Best Major UK Festival at the 2007 UK Festival Awards, the legendary Isle of Wight Festival is once again set to thrill tens of thousand of fans on the 12th, 13th & 14th June.
Isle of Wight Festival
JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race
19 June 2010, starting at Cowes
One of the world’s largest and most famous yachting races, the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race takes place in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England and attracts an annual entry of up to 1800 boats. Red Funnel is a race partner.
Round the Island Race
Midsummer Jazz
26 June 2010, Havenstreet
For One Night Only, a sensational open-air festival of jazz featuring the World famous Pasadena Roof Orchestra, the fabulous Swing Commanders and the good-time Goose Island Syncopators. Gates open from 5pm and you can bring your own picnic or delve into the Station Restaurant which is available until 7pm. Our Real Ale Bar and Wine Bar will be open all evening.
Midsummer Jazz
Mosaic of Words Storytelling Festival
30 April - 2 May 2010, Brading Roman Villa
The Island Storytellers are presenting a storytelling festival for all ages at Brading Roman Villa over May bank holiday weekend. Activities include a meal at the villa accompanied by stories, a workshop, children's and adult's performances and a storytelling competition.
Island Storytellers