Real Ale Festival 2011
Date: 05/05/2021 to 07/05/2012
Location: IW Steam Railway - Havenstreet
With Beers sourced from local island brewers, as well as around the country, what better place to relax and enjoy a steam train ride whilst relaxing with your favourite tipple, or maybe trying something new?
Web: www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Isle of Wight Walking Festival
Date: 05/05/2012 to 20/05/2012
The Island has over 500 miles of well- maintained and signposted footpaths around 30 miles of Heritage Coastline, while more than half of the Island is recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Web: www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk
Wolverton Folk and Blues Fair
Date: 12/05/2012
After a sell-out successful launch in 2011, Wolverton Manor, Shorwell will once again provide the stunning backdrop to this exciting Island event. The live music stage will provide a full programme, featuring the best of the Island’s Folk & Blues musicians, from acoustic duos to full electric bands, including Beachcomber, Lucid, The Whisky River Band, Scarecrow, MoonShiners, Rachel’s Reason, Grizzled Skipper, Jamie Griffin, The Herd and The DollyMopps. A family friendly event , it will include tented cafes, serving an interesting variety of freshly cooked local produce. With an IW real ale beer tent, BBQ, Tea tent serving cream teas & cakes plus children’s activities, and even a Zumba workshop, Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair looks set to be a celebration of all that’s good about our Island’s local food & music talent.
In aid of Leukaemia Research and Brighstone School.
Admission: £5 (£6 on the gate). Children under 12, Free
Advance tickets available from: The Village Shop, Brighstone,
Shorwell Shop,
Briddlesford Farm Shop,
Waterstone’s bookshop, Newport.
Web: www.wolvertonmanor.com
Walk The Wight 2012
Date: 13/05/2012
From humble beginnings in 1991, Walk the Wight is now regarded as the largest annual fund-raising event on the Island. Every year, thousands of walkers journey from one end of the Island to the other in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. With several walks to choose from, this event is accessible to all, whether you are an experience hiker or looking for a fun-filled family day out.
Web: www.walkthewight.org.uk
Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival 2012
Date: 25/05/2012 to 27/05/2012
Location: Yarmouth
Yarmouth's picturesque harbour will be filled with life and colour with more than 100 visiting traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels, including the cream of the Old Gaffers fleet.
Web: www.yarmoutholdgaffersfestival.co.uk/