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Isle of Wight Festivals & Events

The Isle of Wight Music Festival, the White Air Extreme Sports Festival, Skandia Cowes Week, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, the Wight Diamond Mountain Bike Festival, carnivals and 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.

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.

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 2008, see some of the top bands and artists perform at a range of distinct Island music events: The Isle of Wight International Jazz (Divas) Festival in April,The Isle of Wight Festival in June,the Osborne House Classical Concert in July, The Bestival, the hippy happening of the year, in September and the Isle of Wight Folk & Blues Festival also in September. Visitors can find their sea legs with free 'Try Sailing' taster sessions available during Skandia Cowes Week in August as well as free 'have a go' surfing sessions at the White Air Extreme Sports Festival in September.

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