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Ventnor Fringe Festival

The Ventnor Fringe Festival is a modern pilgrimage. An open arts festival launching from 11^th – 14^th August, featuring disciplines as diverse as theatre to comedy, music to spoken word the Fringe will take place in locations across the town over four days, to coincide with the 121st Ventnor Carnival Celebrations. Highlights will include an intimate solo performance by rising folk star Johnny Flynn on Thurs 12^th, a unique cinema created by French Film Director Vincent Moon and cellist Gaspar Claus and renowned accordionist Karen Tweed amongst many other events. Art in the Park takes place in Ventnor Park on Sat 14^th from 10-4pm, a sale of local arts and crafts. More information is available at www.vfringe.co.uk

Another popular outdoor Arts and Crafts event held on the lawns of IW Council's Freshwater Library takes place on Wednesday 11 August.

Since the event started in 1995, many of the Island's artists and crafts people have demonstrated their works. This year, a wide range of crafts people will be present, including experts in felt work, pottery and glass painting.  They will all feature alongside eye-catching local photographs and paintings.

Children are also catered for on the library lawns in the morning. A Rhymetime for babies and toddlers will take place from 1030 - 1100, followed by a storytime for 5 - 9 year olds.  At 1130, Paul van Giap will run making and painting workshop for children of all ages.

The event is entirely free and attracts hundreds of visitors who over the years. Refreshments are available courtesy of the Women’s Institute for Freshwater Lifeboat funds.

The arts and crafts will be displayed on the lawns from 1000 - 1600.