WHAT'S ON

Walking, Running & Cycling

Isle of Wight Walking Festival | 7-22 May 2011 | Island Wide
The Wight Challenge | 21 May 2011 | Porchfield
West Wight Triathlon | tbc Sep 2011 | West Wight
Isle of Wight Cycling Festival | 17-25 Sep 2011 | Island Wide
The Wight Challenge | 17 Sep 2011 | Porchfield
Big Wight Matter - Walking Weekend in aid of Brainstrust | tbc Sep 2011 | Brighstone
Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival | tbc Oct 2011 | Island Wide
Ghost Walks | 25-31 Oct 2010 | Carisbrooke Castle

Family Fun

Carisbrooke Castle Summer Events | 1-30 Aug 2011 | Carisbrooke
V-Bay Festival | tbc Oct 2011 | Ventnor
Wizard Week | 25-29 & 31 Oct 2010 | Havenstreet
Santa Steam Train Specials | 4-5, 11-12, 18-24 Dec 2010 | Havenstreet
Mince Pie Steam Train Specials | 26, 27, 28 Dec 2010 | Havenstreet
Hangover Specials | 01 Jan 2011 | Havenstreet
New Year Specials | 02 Jan 2011 | Havenstreet

Music

Food, drink and craft

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.

Isle of Wight Artists' Open Studios | 15-18 July 2011 | South & West Wight
Isle of Wight Artists' Open Studios | 23-26 July 2011 | Central, North & East Wight
Meet the Head Gardener - Historical Delights | 05 Aug 2010 | Osborne House, East Cowes
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival | 20-21 Aug 2011 | Nr. Arreton
Wolverton Manor Garden Fair | tbc Sep 2011 | Wolverton
Wine Festival | tbc Sep 2011 | Havenstreet
Apple Week Festival | 26-31 Oct 2010 | Afton Park
Victorian Christmas | 20-21 Nov 2010 | Osborne House, East Cowes

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.

Cowes Dinghy Week | tbc Jul 2011 | Gurnard Green, Cowes
Cowes Week | 6-13 Aug 2011 | Cowes/Solent
The Big Splash 2011 | tbc Aug 2011 | Cowes
Brambles Cricket Match | tbc Aug 2011 | Brambles Sand Bank, Solent
The British Powerboat Festival | tbc Aug 2011 | Cowes/Solent