Buddy! – The Buddy Holly Story

Ventnor Winter Gardens:
Thu 1, Fri 2, Sat 3 at 7.30pm
& Mon 5 at 2.30pm

Legion II Augusta

Brading Roman Villa:
Sat 3 & Sun 4
Roman army re-enactment and book signing with author Caroline Lawrence.

Isle of Wight Walking Festival

Throughout the Island:
3 - 18 May
With over 300 walks to choose from, the Walking Festival is the largest event of its kind in Europe and a great introduction to the Island from its history and heritage to its people and landscape. There are walks to suit all ages and abilities, be they seasoned ramblers or the more leisurely walker. Themed events include heritage walks, ghost walks, pub walks, pram walks, twilight walks and tea party walks. One of the most popular events, the speed dating walk, takes place on Sunday 4 May. This year's Festival will be launched by Ben Fogle.

Real Ale Festival

Havenstreet Station:
Sat 3 - Mon 5
A variety of real ales, plus steam train rides!

Bowling Tournaments

LA Bowl, Ryde: Sat 3 - Sun 4

Antiques & Craft Fair

Appuldurcombe House:
Sun 4

Isle of Wight Randonne

Various locations:
Sun 4, from 9am
55km or 100km rides around the Island. Riders can start from any of six checkpoints.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Blackgang Chine: Mon 5

National Trust Guided Walk

Wed 7, from 2pm
Meet outside Bembridge
Windmill to discover Culver
Downs. 2.5 hour walk.

Great Island Challenge

Fri 9 - Mon 12
Learn to crew a yacht, sail around the Island and then cycle the 62 miles of coastline.

Bowling Tournaments

LA Bowl, Ryde:
Sat 10 - Sun 11

National Mills Open Day

Bembridge Windmill:
Sat 10 & Sun 11, from 10am

Ribex Boat Show 2007

Cowes Yacht Haven:
Fri 9 - Sun 11
The world’s only international boat show dedicated to RIBs (rigid hull inflatables) and
inflatables. Visitors can test leisure and professional crafts in open water, go on rib rides
and enjoy displays on land, air and sea.

Ryde Harriers 52nd

Isle of Wight Marathon
Ryde Boating Lake:
Sun 11 May, 11am
One of the UK’s oldest marathons.

Mottistone Manor Garden Tour

Mottistone Manor:

Tue 13 & Wed 28, from 2.30pm

Bowling Tournaments

LA Bowl, Ryde:
Sat 17 - Sun 18

Big Wight Mountain Bike Festival

Ninham Farm, Shanklin:
Fri 23 - Mon 26
The combination of riding, events, on-site camping, catering, bar and live entertainment makes this one of the best mountain bikers’ parties in the calendar.

The Return of Henry VIII & his Falconers

Appuldurcombe House:
Sat 24 - Thu 29
Costume event and falconry
displays.

Mottistone Manor Open House

Mon 26, 2pm - 5pm
A glimpse inside beautiful
Mottistone.

Family Fun

Mottistone Manor Garden:
Wed 28, 11am - 4.30pm

Draw in the Hall

Newtown Old Town Hall:
Wed 28, 2pm - 4.30pm
Drawing activities for children.

‘Silly Cow’ by Ben Elton

The Trinity Theatre, Cowes:
Thu 29 May - Sat 7 Jun,
from 7.30pm

Marvelous Mini Beasts

Isle of Wight Zoo:
Mon 26 - Fri 30

Old Gaffers Festival

Yarmouth:
30 May - 2 June
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston will open this year’s Old Gaffers Festival. This unique occasion
comprises three days of free entertainment, vintage vehicle displays, craft stalls, a flower
festival and a farmers’ market. Old Gaffers – boats so called because of their traditional gaff rigging – travel from all over the country to participate in the races on the Saturday
morning. An opportunity to see Island life at its very best – and it’s all for free! Ample parking in the town, plus a park and ride scheme at Thorley.
Tel. 01983 761704 www.yarmoutholdgaffersfestival.co.uk

Victorian Weekend

Isle of Wight Steam Railway:
Sat 31 May - Tue 3 Jun
Return to a bygone age at the
Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

Yarbridge Beer Festival

Yarbridge Inn:
Thu 31 May - Sun 3 Jun