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2009 Major Events

VISITING

Major Events in July 2009

  • Towrags Rally 2009

    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

  • 1940's Experience 2009

    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

  • Brading Day 2009

    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

  • Arts Festival Parade & Ryde Summer Regatta 2009

    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

  • FolkStation 2009

    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.

  • Sunflower Classic Car Run 2009

    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

  • IW Artists' Open Studios 2009

    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

  • Newport Main Carnival 2009

    Newport Main Carnival 2009

    Sat 18 Jul 2009

    Newport Town

    Join in with the carnival celebrations throughout Newport

  • County Show 2009

    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

  • Island Motor Show 2009

    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!

  • Freshwater Carnival 2009

    Freshwater Carnival 2009

    Sun 19 Jul 2009

    Freshwater Town

    Join in with the carnival celebrations throughout Freshwater

  • IW Artists' Open Studios 2009

    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

  • Day Out With Thomas 2009

    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

  • Last Night of the Osborne Proms 2009

    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

  • Cowes Dinghy Week 2009

    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

  • Race for Life 2009

    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

  • Les Miserables in Concert 2009

    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

  • Sandown Children's Carnival 2009

    Sandown Children's Carnival 2009

    Tue 28 Jul 2009

    Sandown Town

    Join in with the children’s carnival celebrations throughout Sandown

  • Sandown Main Carnival 2009

    Sandown Main Carnival 2009

    Wed 29 Jul 2009

    Sandown Town

    Join in with the carnival celebrations throughout Sandown

LIVING

Community Events

  • Ladies Race Night

    31/07/2010 - 31/07/2010

    Ladies, get your dresses and hats ready as we bring Ascot to the Solent Inn, on arrival you will...

  • Ladies Race Night

    31/07/2010 - 31/07/2010

    Ladies, get your dresses and hats ready as we bring Ascot to the Solent Inn, on arrival you will...

  • Gala Day

    01/08/2010 - 01/08/2010

    Fun dog show, stalls, raffle, tombola, other animal charities, refreshments. (To have a stall...

  • A MAGICAL PUNCH AND JUDY SHOW

    03/08/2010 - 03/08/2010

    Join island magician David Randini in the orchard for a special 'Magical Punch & Judy' show...

  • NT WILDZONE: BRICKMAKING & SALT PAN TRAIL

    04/08/2010 - 04/08/2010

    Get hands-on with Newtown estuary’s history by making clay bricks like the past residents of the...

  • Glam Rock Days

    03/08/2010 - 04/08/2010

    (12-15 years) 10am - 2:30pm Daily A fun, fashion workshop looking at the fab, glam rock days...

  • Fashion Jewellery

    05/08/2010 - 05/08/2010

    (12-15 years) With Union of Opposites 10am - 2:30pm Daily Based on the Energy of the 70's...

  • Meet The Head Gardener

    05/08/2010 - 05/08/2010

    Meet The Head Gardener - Historical Highlights. Discover the fascinating history of the Walled...

  • Intense Life Drawing

    02/08/2010 - 06/08/2010

    ... with Colin Riches 10am - 4pm Daily Five days of drawing exercises and practice in many...

  • COWES WEEK ENTERTAINMENT

    06/08/2010 - 06/08/2010

    FREE ENTERTAINMENT WITH CRACKERS THE CLOWN, RYDE EXTREME PERFORMERS, L & J DANCE FACTORY AND...

  • Sound the Trumpet

    06/08/2010 - 06/08/2010

    with Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet), Carmen Lasok (soprano) and Leslie Pearson (piano)

  • An evening on Spiritual Self Knowledge

    06/08/2010 - 06/08/2010

    Evening of spiritual yoga. attention focusing, awareness, meditation. No fixed charge,...

  • Sound the Trumpet

    07/08/2010 - 07/08/2010

    with Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet), Carmen Lasok (soprano) and Leslie Pearson (piano)

  • Sculpture Assemblage

    07/08/2010 - 08/08/2010

    ... with Christopher Jenkins 10am - 4pm Daily Using reclaimed materials and a range of...

  • A FLAVOUR OF THE 40s

    07/08/2010 - 08/08/2010

    Join Harry & Edna of the Home Front Friends for a flavour of life in the 1940s. Talks and...

  • A MAGICAL PUNCH AND JUDY SHOW

    10/08/2010 - 10/08/2010

    Join island magician David Randini in the orchard for a special 'Magical Punch & Judy' show...

  • Outdoor Arts & Crafts

    11/08/2010 - 11/08/2010

    Arts & Crafts to enjoy and buy

  • FAMILY FUN DAY

    11/08/2010 - 11/08/2010

    Join in the fun at Mottistone Manor Garden with a special day of family activities competing...

  • NT WILDZONE: MAKE A MUD MONSTER

    11/08/2010 - 11/08/2010

    There are creatures at Newtown that live out of sight. Using natural materials and clay we will...

  • Ladies' Night

    11/08/2010 - 11/08/2010

    This is a unique chance for ladies to find out all about general car care and maintenance and we...

  • Studio Ceramics

    09/08/2010 - 12/08/2010

    ... with Sue Paraskeva 10am - 4pm Daily Taking time to develop ideas from the 'west...