Fish & Chip Evenings

Havenstreet Station:
Tue & Thu evenings throughout August

Carisbrooke Quests

Carisbrooke Castle:
Wed 1 - Mon 25
Various themed quests and trails, including Medieval Quest, Donkey Quest, Spooky Quest and Gruesome Castle Quest.

Skandia Cowes Week

Cowes & The Solent:
2 - 9 August
The oldest, largest and most famous sailing regatta in the world. The event, which was first staged in 1826, has long been a mainstay of the country’s social calendar. Its eight-day schedule combines many elements, from competitive sailing to a swathe of non-stop social activities. The 8,500 competitors range from Olympic and world class professionals to weekend sailors. In excess of 100,000 spectators come to watch the sailing, enjoy the parties and live entertainment, and to soak up the atmosphere. www.skandiacowesweek.co.uk

Chale Summer Show

Chale Recreation Ground:
Sat 2 & Sun 3, from 11am
Two-day horticultural show.

‘Music from the Movies’ Reel to Reel

The Ventnor Winter Gardens:
Tues 5, 12, 19, 26 at 7.30pm
A family show of songs, music and dance performed by Ventnor Theatre Group

Shanklin Main Carnival

Wed 6
From Popham Road.

Freshwater & Totland

Illuminated Carnival
Fri 8

National Trust’s Butterflies of Bembridge Down

Fri 8, 2pm
Meet at the first car park on the right after Bembridge Fort.

 

 

 

Shanklin Illuminated Carnival

Sat 9
From Popham Road.

Royal Isle of Wight

Agricultural Show Northwood Showground:
Sat 9 & Sun 10 Livestock competitions, steam engines, motorbike displays, trade stands, craft stalls and family fun.

Ventnor Cricket Club v Lashings World XI

Ventnor Cricket Club:
10 August from 2.30pm
Dubbed the most famous cricket club in the world, the Lashings World XI returns to the Isle of Wight to take on Ventnor Cricket Club at their Steephill Road ground. Packed with some of the world’s finest Test players, Lashings features former West Indies batsman Richie Richardson, record breaking New Zealander Chris Cairns and current stars such
as South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs and Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi.
Tel. 07764 405023 www.lashings.com

Going for Green Week

Isle of Wight Zoo:
Mon 11 - Fri 15
Activities and exhibitions with an environmental theme.

Jigsaw Puzzle Festival

St James’ Church, East Cowes:
Mon 11 - Sat 16
Over 300 puzzles on display & puzzles available to buy.

Mottistone Manor Garden Family Fun Day

Mottistone Manor:
Tue 12, 11am - 4.30pm

Become a Junior Falconer

Appuldurcombe House:
Wed 13, 20 & 27
Learn to fly a trained bird.
Falconry for 7 years and over.

 

 

Ventnor Main Carnival

Wed 13

Draw in the Hall

Newtown Old Town Hall:
Wed 13, 2 - 4.30pm
Sketch your favourite view.

Outdoor Arts & Crafts

Freshwater Library:
Wed 13, 10am

The Twilight World of Owls

Appuldurcombe House:
Fri 15 & 29, from 7.30pm
Bring a torch to truly enjoy these magical evenings. Barbecue included.

Ventnor Illuminated Carnival

Sat 16

Yarmouth Carnival

Sat 16
From Yarmouth Green.

Folk Festival

Isle of Wight Steam Railway:
Sat 16 & Sun 17

Isle of Wight Half Marathon

Sandown & Shanklin Rugby Club:
Sun 17

Garlic Festival

Garlic Festival
The Garlic Farm, Fighting Cocks Crossroad, Arreton:
16 - 17 August
This year promises to be the biggest ever staging of this unique Island Festival, with over 20,000 people expected to attend. There will be more than 300 stalls selling delicious foods and a range of great arts and crafts. On top of this, Alvin Stardust will be performing, as will the Apple Beatles and a number of top local bands. Circus performers, a huge beer tent, exotic animals, a fun fair, puppet shows and magic displays are just some of the other entertainments on offer.
Tel. 01983 863566 www.garlic-festival.co.uk

Cowes Carnival

From Ward Avenue: Wed 20

Children at War

Needles Old Battery:
Thu 21 Discover what it would have been like to be a child during the war. Talks for children at 12.20pm, 2pm & 3pm.

Cowes – Torquay – Cowes Powerboat Race

Cowes:
Fri 22 - Sun 24
Making a return to the sporting calendar. The Cowes-Torquay- Cowes was the very first
offshore race in Europe and is recognised as one of the toughest challenges in world
powerboating.

Midsummer Jazz & Fireworks

Appuldurcombe House:
Sat 23
Doors open at 7pm, bring a picnic.

Isle of Wight Open Studios Weekend

Across the Island:
Fri 18 - Mon 21, & Fri 25 - Mon 28
Tel. 01983 823813.

Isle of Wight International Scooter Rally

Smallbrook Stadium, Ryde:
Fri 22 - Mon 25
International event attracting thousands of Scooter enthusiasts from all over the world to celebrate iconic Italian design and British youth culture. Includes live artists, DJ's, ride-outs, and parts fairs.

 

Island Steam Show

Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet Station:
Fri 22 - Mon 25 Action and entertainment at the 34th Annual Steam Show.

Cowes Illuminated Carnival

From Ward Avenue: Sat 23

Robin Hood

Robin Hill, Sun 24 & Mon 25
See the magic of Robin Hood come to life, with lots of live enactments of the legendary character in action with his band of merry men against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham.

EAZA ‘Amphibian Alarm’ Campaign Day

Isle of Wight Zoo: Mon 25

British Sidecar Speedway Championship Final

Island Speedway: Tue 26

St Helens Carnival

From West Green:
Mon 25, 6.30pm

Outdoor Theatre

Brading Roman Villa:
Thu 28
As part of the summer season of events at Brading Roman Villa, lllyria presents ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’.

Sandown Illuminated Carnival

Wed 27
From Culver Parade.

Ryde Main Carnival

From Canoe Lake: Thu 28

Ryde Illuminated Carnival

From Canoe Lake: Sat 30

Morris Minor Rally

Isle of Wight Steam Railway:
Sun 31

Wolverton Manor Garden Fair

Sat 30 & Sun 31
The emphasis is on crafts and gardens at this annual event in aid of Age Concern.