Isle of Arts Festival
Date: 01/05/2015 to 04/05/2015
Location: Ventnor Town
A special 3 day festival to celebrate music, film, drama, art, photography and so much more. Dotted all around Ventnor Town there's a chance to see everything you want to see at this festival.
Web:
www.artsisle.org
Real Ale Festival 2015
Date: 02/05/2015 to 04/05/2015
Location: IW Steam Railway - Havenstreet
With Beers sourced from local island brewers, as well as around the country, what better place to relax and enjoy a steam train ride whilst relaxing with your favourite tipple, or maybe trying something new?
Web: www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Isle of Wight Walking Festival
Date: 02/05/2015 to 17/05/2015
The Island has over 500 miles of well- maintained and signposted footpaths around 30 miles of Heritage Coastline, while more than half of the Island is recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Web: www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk
Walk The Wight 2015
Date: 10/05/2015
From humble beginnings in 1991, Walk the Wight is now regarded as the largest annual fund-raising event on the Island. Every year, thousands of walkers journey from one end of the Island to the other in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. With several walks to choose from, this event is accessible to all, whether you are an experienced hiker or looking for a fun-filled family day out.
Web: www.iwhospice.org
Wolverton Folk and Blues Fair
Date: 16/05/2015
Location: Wolverton Manor
The fifth annual Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair will take place in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, IW on Saturday 16th May 2015. 11.30am to 8.00pm
After a sell-out successful launch in 2011, the festival has been gaining momentum with fantastic bands/artists each year along with locally produced food, children's activities, tea tent and not forgetting the Real Ale tent!
Very pleased to announce our very special guest at Wolverton Folk & Blues this year...DAVE KELLY
One of the very best blues vocalists and slide guitarists this country has ever produced, Dave is well known for his 20+ years with The Blues Band with umpteen band albums and almost as many solo albums to his name. From the beginning, he's played with some of the greatest blues artists in the world – Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Son House & Buddy Guy. He's had his own Dave Kelly Band on and off, for over 20 years as well as performing solo and touring an acoustic blues duo show with Paul Jones – this man simply lives and loves the blues and will be appearing at Wolverton on his UK Solo tour.
With an IW real ale beer tent, BBQ, Tea Tent, children's activities, Circus Skills and Morris Dancing, The Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair looks set to be a great opportunity to enjoy top live music and great festival food, set against the backdrop of the beautiful West Wight scenery.
In aid of Leukaemia Research and Brighstone School.
Ticket Information: £6 (£9 on the gate). Children under 12, Free
Advance tickets available from: The Village Shop, Brighstone,
Shorwell Shop,
Briddlesford Farm Shop,
Brighstone School,
Waterstone’s bookshop, Newport.
Web: www.wolvertonmanor.com
Festival of Transport
Date: 17/05/2015
Location: IW Steam Railway - Havenstreet
Featuring an array of railway and road vehicles of all shapes and sizes, the focus will be on transport from the last 60 years. Every vehicle on display is someone’s pride and joy, and they want to show it off to you. If you just love cars and heritage transport come and see them all displayed!
Web:
www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival
Date: 30/05/2015 to 01/06/2015
Location: Yarmouth
Yarmouth's picturesque harbour will be filled with life and colour with more than 100 visiting traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels, including the cream of the Old Gaffers fleet.
Web: www.yarmoutholdgaffersfestival.co.uk
Newport Jazz Weekend
Date: 28/05/2015 to 31/05/2015
Now in its fourth year, Newport Jazz Weekend will take place from 28-31 May 2015. The programme has been finalised and discounted "early bird" tickets are now available on line and from the Isle of Wight County Press Shop.
Web: www.newportjazzweekend.co.uk