Service StatusIsle of Wight Events
Jam packed with events for everyone...
There’s no shortage of great 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.
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.
| date | event | location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 | Red Funnel Easter Regatta | Solent |
| 8-10 May 09 | RIBEX | Cowes |
| May/June 09 | Yarmouth Old Gaffers | Yarmouth |
| 20 June 09 | JP Morgan Fleming Asset Management Round the Island Race | Cowes/Solent |
| 1-8 August 09 | Cowes Week | Cowes |
| August tbc | Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Powerboat Race | Cowes |
Music Festival & 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.
| date | event | location |
|---|---|---|
| tbc Apr 09 | Isle of Wight International Jazz Festival | Ventnor |
| 12-14 Jun 09 | Isle of Wight Festival | Newport |
| tbc Jul 09 | Last Night of the Osborne Proms | East Cowes |
| 11-13 Sep 09 | Bestival | Robin Hill |
Food & Horticulture
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.
| date | event | location |
|---|---|---|
| 26-27 Apr 08 | Robin Hill Spring Garden Show | Robin Hill |
| 16-17 Aug 08 | Isle of Wight Garlic Festival | Nr Arreton |
| 30-31 Aug 08 | Wolverton Manor Garden Fair | Shorwell |
| 20-21 Sep 08 | Apple Day Festival | Afton Park |
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.
| date | event | location |
|---|---|---|
| 9-24 May 09 | Isle of Wight Walking Festival | Island wide |
| 24 May 09 | Walk the Wight (starts Bembridge) | Bembridge |
| tbc May 09 | Big Wight Mountain Biking Festival | Ninham |
| 12-20 Sep 09 | Isle of Wight Cycling Festival | Island wide |
Other Events
| date | event | location |
|---|---|---|
| 28-30 Aug 09 | Isle of Wight Scooter Rally | Island wide |
