Events on the Isle of Wight
June and July
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Summer sunshine with all those delightful events on the Isle of Wight during June and July. They attract large crowds and no wonder. Where else would one want to be! Festivals, the County Show as well as popular cycling events. Why not walk round the Island? That way one can find all sorts of out of the way nooks and crannies.
It is the beginning of Carnival time, check the right hand column.
Events
The Leaders of the Round the Island Race pass the Needles
Photograph © Graham Horn
June
Yarmouth Old Gaffer's Festival Thousands flock to this festival in Yarmouth every year. 25th May 2023. An Old Gaffer??? To those in the know it is a fore and aft rigged sailing ship. (Not an old country yokel!!) This lovely harbour is filled - the cream of the Old Gaffers fleet will be there, plus visiting traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels Masses of free entertainment on the shore.
JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 15th June 2024. This is one of the most popular sailing event on the calendar, Entries are now open. Spectacular sight!!!!
The Isle of Wight Festival will be held on 20th to the 23rd June 2024.
July
Royal Isle of Wight County Show 8th and 9th July 2024. One of those not to be missed county shows! Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Showground, Northwood.
Rhythm Tree Festival Sticelett Farm. Sundown Sessions are being held this year instead of the Festival. 7th and 8th July
Cowes Week There is just nothing like it - the incomparable Cowes Week. 27th July to the 2nd August 2024. The oldest and largest sailing carnival in the whole World. Thousands of competitors and spectators.
Places
Shalfleet Lake
Photograph © Graham Taylor
The Island has so many wonderful places just waiting to be discovered. Here are a few.
Shalfleet is in the north of the Island with its own shop. The parish itself is really a collection of little rural villages on the shoreline. Very pretty.
Newport is the county town of the Island and more or less in the centre. It lies on the River Medina which has been an important part of the town all its life, being the waterway to the Solent. The town makes a good centre for an Island visit as it is easy to get anywhere on the Island from Newport.
Northwood is in the north of the Island not far from Cowes on its southern side. Close to the Coastal Path.
Yarmouth is the entry point from the mainland at Lymington. It is reckoned to be one of the smallest towns in the UK, but packs its own punch nevertheless. Venue for events throughout the year. Yarmouth Castle is owned by English Heritage.
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway holds many events during the year and warrants a visit or two. It is a real pleasure for all the family, whether you remember the old steam trains or just love them. Runs from Smallbrook to Wootton.
We hope you have a pleasant stay and an enjoyable event.
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One of the trains used by the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
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It's Carnival Time
Mardi Gras 8th July 2023. Simeon Street Recreation Ground.
Newport Main Carnival 20 July 2024.
Sandown Carnival 27th July 2024
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