Events on the Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight International Jazz Festival
13-15 April 2007
In and around Ventnor, the Capital of Jazz in the Deep South of the UK, with over 120 acts in a multitude of Concert, Stroller, Dining and fringe venues all over our scenic Victorian seaside town.
www.jazzdivas.freeuk.com
Isle of Wight Walking Festival
5 – 20 May 2007
The Isle of Wight Walking Festival features over almost 200 walks to suit all ages and abilities be they seasoned ramblers, or the more leisurely walker. Walk Wight this way, and experience one of our Heritage walks, ghost walks, pub walks, pram walks twilight walk, tea party walk to name but a few...
www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk
Isle of Wight Music Festival
8 – 10 June 2007
Three day music festival at Seaclose Park in Newport. The festival has a wonderful heritage from its birth and death in the late 1960’s with artists like Jimmy Hendrix and Bob Dylan appearing. It was reborn in 2003 and recent headliners include ColdPlay, REM, The Who and David Bowie.
www.isleofwightfestival.com
Round the Island Yacht Race
23 June 2007
One of the world’s largest and most famous yachting races, the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race takes place in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England and attracts an annual entry of 1700 boats.
www.roundtheisland.org.uk
Skandia Cowes Week
4 – 11 August 2007
With over 1,000 yachts and 8,500 competitors taking part in some very challenging first-class sailing, the Event attracts a wide range of local, national and international entrants, from true amateurs to Olympic and World champions.
The Event offers something for everyone, with its exciting racing schedule and varied shore side activities all helping to ensure a unique festival atmosphere and an amazing spectacle to behold.
www.skandiacowesweek.co.uk
Bestival
7-9 September 2007
Three day boutique music festival at Robin Hill Country Park. Eight stages of live music, cabaret and DJs.
www.bestival.net
