Calendar of Events
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12 Mar
FriMinghella Film Festival
2nd Minghella Film Festival with events and screenings at Quay Arts & Cineworld.
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17 Mar
WedSt Patrick's Day
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27 Mar
Sat'At the end of a rainbow' - 20th Century Isle of Wight Pottery Exhibition
Sat, 27th and Sun, 28th March 2010 Canna Room, Ventnor Botanic Garden 10 am to 5 pm - Admission Free The main aim of this exhibition is to inform the public of the Island's pottery heritage. Exhibiiton features vast diversity of pottery from over 30 Island makers, photographs, information and slideshow.
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27 Mar
Sat'Turning Point' Andrew Dowden Ceramic Designs - Solo exhibition
Echium Terrace Room, Ventnor Botanic Garden 10 am to 5 pm - Admission Free Distinctive, handmade, hand-carved and individually-designed - ceramic wall plaques, ceramic tile panels and standing forms. New work on show.
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28 Mar
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1 Apr
ThuIW Easter School Holidays
Isle of Wight state school Easter holiday.
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1 Apr
ThuGood Friday
Bank Holiday.
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2 Apr
FriEaster Duck Race - Yarmouth
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22 Apr
ThuSt George's Day
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1 May
SatIsle of Wight Randonnee
The Isle of Wight Wayfarer Club organises the annual randonnee which attracts well over 2,000 entrants from all across the UK. There is a choice between the 100km Round the Island route or a shorter 55km route around the north and east of the Island.
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2 May
SunMay Bank Holiday
Bank Holiday.
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6 May
ThuRibex 2010
11th annual show dedicated to Rigid Inflatables (RIBs) at Cowes Yacht Haven.
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7 May
FriIsle of Wight Walking Festival
Four day festival with hundreds of organised walks across the Island's myriad of footpaths and bridleways.
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15 May
SatWalk the Wight
This year supported by Brian Blessed. Thousands take to their feet in this epic walk from Bembridge to the Needles. (Join in along the way at one of the checkpoints, there is also a flat walk for disabled entrants.)
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28 May
FriIW Schools Summer Half Term.
Isle of Wight state school summer half term.
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30 May
SunWitsun Bank Holiday
Bank Holiday.
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3 Jun
ThuYarmouth Old Gaffers Festival
The event that is based around the Classic Gaffer Yachts includes: Street Entertainment, Live Music, Spectacular Classic and Gaff-rigged Boats in the Harbour, Exciting Racing for Gaff-rigged Boats within sight of the shore, Visiting Classic Vehicles, Craft Fair and Flower Festival.
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10 Jun
ThuIsle of Wight Festival
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18 Jun
FriRound the Island Race
One of the largest races in the world attracting up to 2000 yachts. Starts from 6am Cowes. Best places to watch the spectacle are from the Squadron in Cowes, Needles Old Battery and St Catherines, Niton.
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8 Jul
ThuFolkstation Festival
Folk music, real ale and steam trains. Beards optional.
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16 Jul
FriIsle of Wight County Show
The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society Annual Show.
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24 Jul
SatIW School Summer Holidays.
Isle of Wight state school summer holidays.
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30 Jul
FriCowes Week 2010
Annual regatta with over a 1000 competitors and up to 40 races a day.
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6 Aug
FriCowes Week Fireworks
Traditional end of regatta firework spectacular. Best viewed from a yacht moored off the Green (avoiding the crowds and the traffic).
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6 Aug
FriYarmouth Carnival Week
The 100th Annual Yarmouth Carnival!
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8 Sep
WedThe Bestival
The Bestival is the real deal when it comes to festivals, featuring an eclectic mix of must see artists in a stunning location.
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30 Oct
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