Events July to September
August Family Events at Carisbrooke Castle
01-31 August, Carisbrooke Castle, Nr Newport
01-02 Aug - Medieval Quest; 03-04 Aug - Medieval Boot Camp; 05-09 Aug - Donkey Quest; 10-11 Aug - Donkey Days; 12-16 Aug - Spooky Quest; 17-18 Aug - Spooky Days Out; 19-22 Aug - Gruesome Castle Quest; 23-25 Aug - The Worst Days in History; 26-31 Aug - Gruesome Castle Quest.
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Skandia Cowes Week
2-9 August 2008, Cowes/Solent
A permanent fixture in the summer social calendar, Skandia Cowes Week offers a fantastic experience for sailors and non-sailors alike. Held since 1826, this prestigious regatta attracts up to a thousand boats ranging from hi-tech super yachts to classic day boats. Thousands of spectators flock to Cowes each year to soak up the unique party atmosphere which culminates with a spectacular firework display on the Friday night.
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Cowes Firework Night
8 August 2008, Cowes/Solent
Big, spectacular and noisy, the friday night firework display offers a fabulous finale to an exciting week of sailing. Set to music, the explosive show is best viewed from Cowes, or even from out on the water, perhaps on the ouside deck of a Red Funnel Ferry as you enjoy a long cool drink!
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Wolverton Manor Garden Fair
30-31 August 2008, Shorwell
Set in the magnificent gardens of Wolverton Manor the annual Garden fair features stalls and horticulturl displays from local and mainland nurseries, as well as a themed Elizabethan village complete with fantastical costumes, delicious food and magical musicians. The fair is run in aid of Age Concern and many other deserving local charities.
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Bestival
5-7 September 2008 at Robin Hill Country Park, Newport
Robin Hill will once again come alive with the sound of music! The Bestival organisers have excelled themselves once again, providing an inspired and eclectic range of artists including My Bloody Valentine, Amy Winehouse and Underworld. The music is only part of what makes Bestival so magical. The family friendly atmosphere and weird and wonderful events and attractions such as the famous fancy dress carnival, the inflatable church plus the beard and moustache competition helped make Bestival 2007 the "Best Medium Sized Festival" at the UK Festival Awards.
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Isle of Wight Cycling Festival
13-21 September 2008, Island wide
The Cycling Festival returns for 2008 with its mix of events and activities to suit all ages and abilities. Hardcore cyclists can take their pick from the notorious Hills Killer Challenge; a gruelling orienteering mountain bike race against the clock, over 3, 7 or 14 hills, or attempt to "Cycle the Wight" a 65 mile road ride around the Island in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Alternatively, you can simply join in with one of many rides taking place all over the Island, and enjoy the stunning scenery from the comfort of your saddle.
White Air Extreme Sports Festival
18-21 September 2008, Yaverland
Europe's largest Extreme Sports festival White Air is returning to the Isle of Wight for the 12th year running. This is where the elite compete in eleven awesome watersport and landsport championships. Prepare to be amazed by the intense action and the sheer radical style of some 500 Kiteboarders, Windsurfers, Surfers, Gravity Bikes, Street Luge, Skate Vert + Street, BMX, Mountain Boards and more!
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