Isle of Wight Events 2011

 

There's a packed year of exciting events planned on the island this year. Here's some important dates not to be missed in the Isle of Wight 2011 calender.

Know of an event taking place? Email us the details.

 

23 Jan 2011

'The Last Train' IW Steam Railway - 40th Anniversary Event

Enjoy a guided walk from the site of the old Newport railway station following the former trackbed to Wootton, then steam train to Havenstreet.

More Info: 01983 882203

 

7 May 2011 - 22 May 2011

Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2011

Two-week Isle of Wight Walking Festival which has grown to become the biggest event of its kind in the UK with over 200 walks and 21000 people taking part in 2010. Walks are accompanied and graded, and range from short- story walks for kids to a 24-hour walk around the Island’s spectacular coastal path.

 

15 May 2011

Walk the Wight 2011

Advance registration is free but compulsory. Registration will start in January 2011.

Walkers can take part in a choice of three distances:
- 26.5 miles – Bembridge to Needles Park (7-10 hours)
- 12.5 miles – Bembridge to Carisbrooke (3-5 hours)
- 14 miles – Carisbrooke to Needles Park (4-7 hours)

More Info: 01983 528989

 

3 Jun 2011 - 5 Jun 2011

Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival 2011

The fifteenth Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival.In Yarmouth harbour will be around 100 gaff rigged vessels dressed overall creating a colourful sight. There will be free non stop entertainment with a variety of styles of music and singing, continental market stalls in The Square.

More Info: www.yarmoutholdgaffersfestival.co.uk or telephone 01983 761704.

 

10 Jun 2011 - 12 Jun 2011

Isle of Wight Festival 2011

Legendary Isle of Wight Festival welcomes top acts & 50,000 fans to Seaclose Park each year. With previous headliners including: Paul McCartney, Jay-Z, Pink, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Sterophonics and Coldplay the beautiful setting and nostalgic roots blend together to create a unique festival experience.

 

25 Jun 2011

JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Yacht Race 2011

This is sailing’s answer to the London Marathon as 1600 boats, crewed by some of the biggest names in sailing as well as keen amateur sailors, skim past The Needles, the Island’s distinctive rocky structure, round St Catherine’s Point and Bembridge Ledge and back into the Solent. Watch the yachts round the Needles rocks and enjoy a hearty breakfast in the Needles Old Battery Café.

31 July 11:00am - 4:00pm

RSPCA  Isle of Wight Annual Gala Day

The RSPCA  Isle of Wight Branch is holding its annual Gala Day on Sunday 31st July at the Animal Centre, Bohemia Corner, Godshill between 11am and 4pm .There will be a dog show, dog agility display, many stalls and other animal charities, raffle, refreshments, there will be plenty for everyone to do and see. Do come and support the Island’s animal centre, all proceeds go directly to running the centre.

 

6 Aug 2011 - 13 Aug 2011

Cowes Week 2011

The oldest and largest annual sailing regatta in the World. The event boasts an 8-day schedule combining competitive racing and great fun for the 8,500 competitors racing and 100,000 spectators who enjoy a fantastic line up of shore-side entertainment day and night. Also during the week, you can get out on the water aboard a spectator boat or take part in some sailing taster sessions. The world-famous fireworks take place on the final Friday of the event.

More Info: www.cowesweek.co.uk.

 

20 Aug 2011 - 21 Aug 2011

Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 2011

An event held to celebrate the Isle of Wight’s position as the UK’s premier garlic growing region. The centre of attention is the Garlic marquee, with many tempting products, including garlic-flavoured mussels, sausages, beer and even ice cream.

 

8 Sep 2011 - 11 Sep 2011

Bestival 2011

Sunday Best presents Bestival, a multi award-winning 3-day boutique music festival, curated by BBC Radio 1 DJ Rob da Bank and set in the leafy surrounds of Robin Hill Country Park on the Isle of Wight. It’s the sure-fire best way to round off the summer festival season.

More Info: www.bestival.net

 

18 Sep 2011 - 26 Sep 2011

Isle of Wight Cycling Festival 2011

The Isle of Wight Cycling Festival provides the perfect opportunity to get off the beaten track and enjoy some of the Island's most beautiful, unspoilt countryside. Rides vary from pleasant meanders through pretty villages to Cycle the Wight, a 70-mile road route around the Island’s spectacular coastline. The festival kicks-off in Newport with a day of family entertainment, including the hilarious Sink or Swim. Watch from the riverbank as homemade pedal-powered crafts attempt to make it across the River Medina without getting wet.

More Info: www.sunseaandcycling.com