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Isle of Wight Festivals & Events

The Isle of Wight Music Festival, Cowes Week,the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival and the Isle of Wight Walking Festival including the Walk the Wight event, concerts - the list goes on. With over 1000 local, national and international events the Isle of Wight is the place to be seen, to compete and to party. Click here for a full List of 2009 events.

The Isle of Wight will be the proud hosts of the NatWest Island Games in 26 June - 3 July 2011.

Nowhere in Britain hosts events quite like the Isle of Wight. With a mild climate, a supportive and vibrant local community, a wide range of accommodation, restaurants and pubs, stunning scenery and endless tourist attractions - it's the perfect events venue.

See a world famous rock star, race a yacht or walk the Wight, then take time out to explore, drink, eat and relax. Why not visit during one of the Isle of Wight Darwin 200 celebration events.

And it's easy to see why outdoor activities like walking, cycling and sailing are so popular on this small Island; it has over 500 miles of footpaths, around 30 miles of Heritage Coastline while more than half the Island is recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Throughout the year, see some of the top bands and artists perform at a range of distinct Island music events: The Isle of Wight Festival in June, the Osborne House Classical Concert in July, The Bestival, the hippy happening of the year, in September. Visitors can find their sea legs with free 'Try Sailing' taster sessions available during Cowes Week in August

And it's not only the international events people flock to. Throughout the year, the Island is alive with local carnival celebrations, confirming its reputation as England's carnival island.

For details on local community events please visit www.iwight.com