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Cowes Week
Sat 31 July - Sat 7 August
Cowes Week is probably the most well known of all Isle of Wight events, with around 1000 boats and 8500 competitors taking part in this world famous sailing regatta. With its exciting racing schedule and superb shore side activities, Cowes Week offers something for everyone. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display on Friday Aug 6th starting at 9.30pm. Website: www.cowesweek.co.uk
A Flavour of the 1940s
Sat 7 - Sun 8 August
Join Harry and Edna from the Home Front Friends for a flavour of life in the 1940s set around the Needles Old Battery - the fascinating 19th-century cliff-top fort originally built to guard against the threat of French invasion. Talks and demonstrations at 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. The Battery is open as usual from 10.30am to 5pm last admission 4.30pm. For disabled access please phone 01983 754772
The Garlic Festival
Sat 14 - Sun 15 August
The Garlic Festival is held at Newchurch Showground, next to the Fighting Cocks pub at Arreton on the Newport to Sandown road. As well as the world famous Isle of Wight garlic, the very best of Island produce is also showcased, with over 300 stalls selling food and a diverse range of arts and crafts, plus live music. Website: www.garlic-festival.co.uk
Cowes Powerboat Festival
Fri 27 - Sun 29 August
Featuring the famous 180-nautical mile Cowes-Torquay-Cowes non-stop powerboat race on Sunday 29th. There will also be many other classes of powerboat taking part in races on the Solent during the weekend, including the Cowes Classic. Website: www.britishpowerboatracingcub.co.uk
Island Scooter Rally
Fri 27 - Mon 30 August
Held at Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde, this is widely recognised as the biggest scooter event in the world. A fun-packed weekend for the scooter enthusiast culminating with a round the Island ride-out, this is an event that just has to be attended by every self-respecting scooterist. For more information visit: www.vfmscoot.co.uk
Bestival
Thu 9 - Sun 12 September
Sunday Best´s Bestival is held at Robin Hill Country Park on the outskirts of Newport and is regularly voted the "Best Medium Sized Festival" at the UK Music Festival Awards. There will be an abundance of top acts appearing this year, including The XX, Fever Ray, Plastikman and many others, plus the cream of local Island talent. Website: www.bestival.net
Little Britain Challenge Cup
Thu 16 - Sun 19 September
The Little Britain Challenge Cup is the largest corporate yachting regatta in Europe, as well as the biggest UK gathering of senior figureheads from the construction and property industry. The regatta is held at Cowes and is one of the industry´s top social sporting events of the year. Website: www.littlebritain.co.uk
International Charity Classic Car Show
Sat 18 - Sun 19 September
This fantastic two-day event is now in its ninth year and promises to be the biggest and best yet. Hundreds of British and foreign vintage, classic, custom, retro and “oddball” cars and motorcycles are expected to attend from all over the UK. All proceeds will go to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice
Isle of Wigh Cycling Festival
Sat 18 - Sun 26 September
Every year the Island hosts the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival, which features several different cycling events for all abilities and disciplines. Races include an on-road 70 mile round the Island race known as Cycle the Wight and Sink or Swim, where home made pedal powered craft attempt to cross the River Medina For the more resilient cyclist, the three, seven and 14 hills challenges known as "The Hills Killer" are a real test of stamina. For full details, visit: www.sunseaandcycling.com
AUTUMN WALKING WEEKEND
Fri 22 - Mon 25 October
Autumn Walking Weekend
Visit: www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk
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