2010 Major Events

Major Events in September 2010

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  Ryde Illuminated Carnival 2010

  Sat 4 Sep 2010

  Ryde Town

  A dazzling illuminated journey through the town featuring 2000 participants & 50,000 spectators

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  Wolverton Manor Garden Fair 2010

  Sat 4 Sep 2010 1000 - Sun 5 Sep 2010 1700

  Wolverton Manor, Shorwell

  Held in the idyllic grounds of Wolverton Manor, this is a good family day out with many interesting & unusual plant nurseries, craft stalls and a Farmers Market. Entertainments include the popular Elizabethans with music & dancing along with Flying Falcons, Kayaking, Dog Agility & Last Orders Irish Band. All Proceeds to Age Concern. Tickets £5.00 (Children under 12 free)

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  Morris Minor Rally 2010

  Sun 5 Sep 2010

  IW Steam Railway

  The first car to sell a million! The ‘Moggy Minor’ is fondly remembered and is still a much-loved car. See a host of these old classics at the annual Morris Minor Rally at Havenstreet Station, organised by the Morris Minor Owners’ Club IW Branch

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  Bestival 2010

  Thu 9 Sep 2010 - Sun 12 Sep 2010

  Robin Hill Country Park, Downend

  A multi award-winning 3 day boutique fun & quirky music festival. Set in the leafy surrounds of Robin Hill Country Park in Downend, it's the best way to round off the summer festival season. Big-name acts already confirmed for 2010 "The Year of The Fantastic!" include Roxy Music & Rolf Harris, with a further 200-plus acts performing across the site throughout the 3-day weekend in the various tents & stages

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  Heritage Open Days 2010

  Thu 9 Sep 2010 - Sun 12 Sep 2010

  Various properties across the Island

  Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture, history and culture. As part of this major national event (coordinated by the Civic Trust and English heritage), the Isle of Wight is offering you a chance to experience its fantastic local history, architecture and culture for FREE.

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  Model Railway Exhibition 2010

  Sat 11 Sep 2010 - Sun 12 Sep 2010

  IW Steam Railway

  A steam train here, a diesel there, and a mainline express charging through the station! The excitement and the charm of railways in miniature for all to see ... and then a chance to ride on the real thing.

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  Little Britain Challenge Cup Regatta 2010

  Thu 16 Sep 2010 - Sun 19 Sep 2010

  Start/Finish at Cowes

  Consisting of five races over four days, this is the largest annual construction industry yachting regatta in Europe. The event attracts over 3,000 participants and spectators & raises a substantial sum of money for charity each year

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  International Classic Car Show 2010

  Sat 18 Sep 2010 - Sun 19 Sep 2010

  Newport Quay & Eastern Gardens Ryde

  A unique and spectacular collection of hand-picked classic cars from all over the UK showcased across two days at Newport Quay & Ryde Esplanade's North Walk (near the canoe lake). Both shows are completely free to attend with all proceeds going directly to Island charities

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  Isle of Wight Cycling Festival 2010

  Sat 18 Sep 2010 - Sun 26 Sep 2010

  Island wide

  With a great network of cycle tracks, bridleways and quiet lanes cycling is a great way to explore the Island. This annual event has grown in popularity over the years with more than 4500 cyclists taking part in last year’s festival & rides vary from pleasant meanders through pretty villages to Cycle the Wight a 70 mile road route around the Island's spectacular coastline. The festival kicks off in Newport with a day of family entertainment, including the hilarious sink or swim

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  Wight Challenge 2010

  Sat 25 Sep 2010

  Jersey Camp, Porchfield

  A 20 mile cycling, 8 mile running and 3 mile open canoeing challenge. Competitors take part in teams of three to have fun and raise money for Wessex Heartbeat

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  Wine Festival 2010

  Sat 25 Sep 2010 - Sun 26 Sep 2010

  IW Steam Railway

  A chance to sample a wide range of wines of varied prices & grape varieties from around the world – even the Isle of Wight! Tasting notes will be provided & there is an opportunity to buy & take home your favourite tipple

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  Hop Festival & Traditional Skills Fayre

  Sat 25 Sep 2010 - Sun 26 Sep 2010

  Ventnor Botanic Garden

  This free festival will celebrate the first harvest of the Ventnor Botanic Garden hops & the creation of the botanic garden ale. There will be demonstrations of a variety of traditional rural skills as well as a bar, beer tasting, traditional music & dancing, local food stalls & plant sales

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