2009 Major Events

Major Events in July 2009

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  Towrags Rally 2009

  Fri 3 Jul 2009 - Sun 5 Jul 2009

  Smallbrook Stadium, Ryde

  A motorcycle rally in aid of the national association for bikers with a disability plus an Island charity. Stalls, disco & live music, trike & bike show, rideout, hog road, silly games & raffle

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  1940's Experience 2009

  Sat 4 Jul 2009 - Sun 5 Jul 2009

  IW Steam Railway

  Every year for one weekend in July, Havensteet station takes a trip back in time as it returns to the 1940's to remember the sights and sounds of this historic era. Enter a world of make do and mend, with soldiers on the street and Land Army girls in the driving seats

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  Brading Day 2009

  Sun 5 Jul 2009

  Beechgrove Playing Fields, Brading

  Annual community village fair, including giant car boot and craft fair, entertainment, side shows & refreshments

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  Arts Festival Parade & Ryde Summer Regatta 2009

  Sat 11 Jul 2009

  Ryde Town

  Over 1000 performers take part in the Island’s largest mixed arts event. This must-see parade has all the excitement and panache of a flamboyant Mardi gras carnival & marks the start of Ryde Arts Festival, an eight-day program of fun-filled activities set at various locations throughout the town. Both events coincide with Ryde Regatta; an annual three-day fun-packed programme of family entertainment, local bands and DJ sessions staged on the seafront

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  FolkStation 2009

  Sat 11 Jul 2009 - Sun 12 Jul 2009

  IW Steam Railway

  Music, song, dance and steam … FolkStation offers three days of timeless folk, blues, and folk-rock set within the perfect arena of Havenstreet Station. Come along each day, or book a pitch for your tent and stay all weekend. To complement your visit there will be a full-service of steam trains throughout the weekend, plus real ale bar and a wide range of refreshments.

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  Sunflower Classic Car Run 2009

  Sun 12 Jul 2009

  Starts at Osborne House, East Cowes

  The 2009 Sunflower Classic Car Run raises money for the Island’s Hospice. The route will take a convoy of classic cars around the Isle of Wight from Osborne House and past some of our most beautiful views, finishing at Brown’s Café in Sandown for tea & cakes

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  IW Artists' Open Studios 2009

  Fri 17 Jul 2009 - Mon 20 Jul 2009

  South & West Wight

  The Isle of Wight Council’s Arts Unit & Quay Arts have once again teamed up to organise a series of open weekends where fellow artists & members of the public are free to visit artists' studios. This, the first weekend of two, focuses upon studios in the South & West Wight

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  Newport Main Carnival 2009

  Sat 18 Jul 2009

  Newport Town

  Join in with the carnival celebrations throughout Newport

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  County Show 2009

  Sat 18 Jul 2009 - Sun 19 Jul 2009

  Northwood Showground

  Learn about the finer details of country life; see livestock, equestrian events & enjoy arena events, folk tent entertainment, trade stands, local talent showcases & farmers market. Look out for the poultry tent & horticultural marquee which both contain prize-winning best in show displays to capture the imagination

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  Island Motor Show 2009

  Sat 18 Jul 2009 - Sun 19 Jul 2009

  IW Steam Railway

  This show, which is sponsored by the IW County Press & the IW Dealers’ Association, is designed to showcase all that is new on the Island’s motoring scene. The perfect opportunity to see all the latest models from all the major manufacturers on display in one place. Take time out to browse around the cars on show, chat to the local motor dealers, and settle back for a relaxing steam train ride while you decide which new car to buy!

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  Freshwater Carnival 2009

  Sun 19 Jul 2009

  Freshwater Town

  Join in with the carnival celebrations throughout Freshwater

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  IW Artists' Open Studios 2009

  Fri 24 Jul 2009 - Mon 27 Jul 2009

  North & East Wight

  The Isle of Wight Council’s Arts Unit & Quay Arts have once again teamed up to organise a series of open weekends where fellow artists & members of the public are free to visit artists' studios. This, the second weekend of two, focuses upon studios in the North & East Wight

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  Day Out With Thomas 2009

  Fri 24 Jul 2009 - Tue 28 Jul 2009

  IW Steam Railway

  Bring your children along to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway to meet characters from the top British children's TV phenomenon, including the Sir Topham Hatt, Mrs Kyndley, The Fat Controller & Thomas with the ‘Troublesome Trucks,’ Mavis the diesel engine & Rose the traction engine. Other fun attractions include face painting, bouncy castle, vintage bus rides, children’s treasure hunt & play area

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  Last Night of the Osborne Proms 2009

  Sat 25 Jul 2009

  Osborne House, East Cowes

  An outdoor concert performed by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in the magnificent grounds of Queen Victoria’s former home. Features all your favourite classical music with fantastic fireworks finale

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  Cowes Dinghy Week 2009

  Sun 26 Jul 2009 - Fri 31 Jul 2009

  Gurnard Green, Cowes

  Gurnard Sailing Club hosts Cowes Dinghy Week, a six day family sailing event where racing takes place every day, Sunday to Friday with around 200 entries in more than 10 classes

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  Race for Life 2009

  Sun 26 Jul 2009 1100 - Sun 26 Jul 2009 1300

  Medina Playing Fields & Seaclose Park

  Race for Life is Cancer Research UK’s flagship event, which brings together thousands of women each year to walk, jog or run 5k and raise money to beat cancer

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  Les Miserables in Concert 2009

  Sun 26 Jul 2009 1900 - Sun 26 Jul 2009 2300

  Osborne House, East Cowes

  A special one-off concert performance of the smash-hit West End musical by Schoenberg and Boublil held in the spectacular setting of Osborne House. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to hear the entire current London cast in a performance of the world's most popular musical

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  Sandown Children's Carnival 2009

  Tue 28 Jul 2009

  Sandown Town

  Join in with the children’s carnival celebrations throughout Sandown

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  Sandown Main Carnival 2009

  Wed 29 Jul 2009

  Sandown Town

  Join in with the carnival celebrations throughout Sandown

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