summer events on the Isle of Wight
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When you’re visiting the Isle of Wight this summer make sure you add one or two of these incredible events to your plans.
Whether you have been to the Isle of Wight before or not it is always handy knowing about what’s on before you visit. So, we’ve done all the research for you and put together a list of various events that are on over the next few months. Have a read and see which ones take your fancy from unique experiences to fun family days out, there is something for everyone in the list below.
Royal Isle of Wight County Show
where? Isle of Wight County Showground, Cowes Road, Northwood, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TP
closest resort? Woodside Bay & Woodside Coastal
when? 12th July & 13th July
time? 10am – 5pm
how much? tickets from £12.50
other info:
- flagship event on the island
- event has been going since 1833
- plenty of fun for all to enjoy
The Chale Show
where? Chale Recreation Ground, Military Road, Chale, Isle of Wight, PO38 2JE
closest resort? Woodside Bay & Woodside Coastal
when? 2nd August – 3rd August
time? 10am – 5pm
how much? adults from £14
other info:
- summer family event
- music, live arena action
- food and drink stalls
The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
where? Fighting Cocks Crossroads, Bathingbourne Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0LU
closest resort? Woodside Bay & Woodside Coastal
when? 16th August – 17th August
time? 10am – 6pm
how much? adults from £14.50, children from £7.50
other info:
- been around since 1983
- a festival to celebrate garlic
- plenty to see, do and eat
Island Steam Fair at the Steam Railway
where? Isle of Wight Steam Railway Havenstreet, The Railway Station, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DS
closest resort? Woodside Bay & Woodside Coastal
when? 22nd August – 25th August
time? 10am – 9pm
how much? adults from £20, children from £10
other info:
- main arena full of entertainment
- fairground with rides and games
- plenty of steam trains to see
Cowes Week
where? The Parade, West Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7QJ
closest resort? Woodside Bay & Woodside Coastal
when? 2nd August – 8th August
time? 10am – 5pm
how much? Free
other info:
- largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world
- 40 daily races for around 750 boats
- parties, live entertainment and more
Summer Fest at Blackgang Chine
where? Blackgang Chine, Ventnor, PO38 2HN
closest resort? Woodside Bay & Woodside Coastal
when? 30th July – 27th August
time? 6pm – 9.30pm
how much? tickets from £15
other info:
- evening family entertainment
- huge firework display
- foam party and more
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