Posted: Monday 7th January 2013
So it’s that time of year when we pin up the family wall planners, thank our Aunt’s for the standard 60th annual ‘Puppies and Kittens’ calendar, and whip out or pocket diaries…. There is so much going on in 2013, it’s time to start planning!
In todays blog we at Tom’s Eco Lodges will highlight our favorite Isle of Wight events for you to see. Perhaps this might sway your decision as to when to come and stay with us! :-)
April:
Isle of Wight Arts Festival
19-21 Apr 2013, Ventnor - A 3-day festival of the arts, celebrating music, film, drama, art, photography, literature, comedy and more
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Easter Fun at Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Fri 29 March 2013 - Mon 01 April 2013 Kids go free. An exciting trip on an old steam train – the perfect way to see the Island in bloom, from the comfort of your carriage. Click Here
May:
Isle of Wight Walking Festival
4th – 19th May - Which includes the world famous ‘Walk the Wight’ on 12th May. Click Here
Cycle Wight A Weekend of Cycling Events on the Isle of Wight
18-19 May 2013, various Isle of Wight locations.Click Here
Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival
31 May - 2 Jun 2013, Yarmouth
When the picturesque sailing town of Yarmouth comes to life with an array of 100 different sailing, steam and motor vessels, and a schedule of fantastic entertainment on land, from live music and evening entertainment brought to you by RobDaBank, to a fairground for the kids and lots of stalls and food vendors to peruse. Click Here
June:
JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race
1 Jun 2013, starting at Cowes Click Here
Isle of Wight Festival
13-16 Jun 2013, Seaclose Park, Newport – for more info go toClick Here or visit our ‘Island’ page.
July:
Isle of Wight Open Arts Studios
19-22 Jul, South & South West Wight & 26-29 Jul, North, East & Central Wight
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RhythmTree Festival
19-21 Jul 2013,
Calbourne – For more information Click Here
Newport Jazz Weekend
19-21 Jul 2013, Newport
For more information Click Here
August:
V-Dub Island - A must for all Volkswagen owners' new and old.
15-19 Aug 2013,
IOW County Show Ground For more info – Click Here
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week
3-10 August 2013, Cowes/Solent – World famous sailing regatta, with entertainment on and offshore.
For more information go to Click Here
Ventnor Fringe Festival – Music, Arts and Entertainment, set in the beautiful seaside town of Ventnor, Isle of Wight.
14-17 Aug 2013, Cowes/Solent
For more information go to Click Here
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
17-18 Aug 2013, Near Newchurch, Sandown
A family friendly festival for garlic lovers and foodie’s alike! Brought to you by The Garlic Farm – For more info please go to Click Here
September:
Bestival
5-8 Sept 2013, Robin Hill Country Park, Newport
Another award winning festival from the Isle of Wight. Family Friendly too! For more information Click Here
Isle of Wight Cycling Festival
21-29 Sep 2013, Island wide
Sun, sea, sand and Cycling. For more information go to Click Here
October:
Isle of Wight Literary Festival
3-5 Oct 2013.
The event will feature well known writers, actors, exhibitions and a programme especially tailored for youngsters. For more information go to Click Here
Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival Weekend
25-28 Oct 2013 - Island Wide
For more information Click Here
And there we have it folks! Mix all of these with beautiful country side, rolling hills, sunny beaches and luxurious Eco Lodge’s, and you have the perfect mix for a perfect holiday on the Isle of Wight.