Isle of Wight Events 2012

Here you will find a list of those 2012 Isle of Wight events that we know about. Clicking on any blue links will take you directly to the relevant website for more information.

FEBRUARY


MARCH


APRIL

St. Stupid's Day at Blackgang Chine .
!st April 2012
Crazy fun and games to celebrate April Fool's Day.

Easter Fun & Teddy Bears Outing at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
6th - 9th April

"Bus-tival" at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
15th April


MAY

Isle of Wight Walking Festival .
5th to 20th May 2012, Islandwide.

Walk The Wight 2012 .
Sunday 13th May 2012
Walk the Wight returns to raise vital funds for the Island's Hospice. Registration is free, but compulsory. Tel: 01983 528989 or register online.

Fairy Festival at Blackgang Chine.
6th and 7th May 2012
A special two day event to celebrate all that is magical about the fairy kingdom. Would-be fairies and their friends are welcome to join in!

Wolverton Manor Folk & Blues Fair .
Saturday 12th May 2012
In aid of Leukaemia Research and Brighstone School.
After a sell-out successful launch in 2011, Wolverton Manor, Shorwell will once again provide the stunning backdrop to this exciting Island event.
The live music stage will provide a full programme, featuring the best of the Island’s Folk & Blues musicians, from acoustic duos to full electric bands, including Beachcomber, Lucid, The Whisky River Band, Scarecrow, MoonShiners, Rachel’s Reason, Grizzled Skipper, Jamie Griffin, The Herd and The DollyMopps.
With an IW real ale beer tent, BBQ, Tea tent serving cream teas & cakes plus children’s activities, and even a Zumba workshop, Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair looks set to be a celebration of all that’s good about our Island’s local food & music talent.
Admission: £5 (£6 on the gate). Children under 12, Free. Advance tickets available from: The Village Shop, Brighstone, Shorwell Shop, Briddlesford Farm Shop, Waterstone’s bookshop, Newport.

Wightlink Wight Challenge
19th May 2012
A cycling, canoeing and running charity event (supporting Wessex Heartbeat) in teams of three

Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival 2012 .
25th to 27th May 2012
Throughout this year's festival Yarmouth's picturesque harbour will be filled with life and colour as more than 100 traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels visit, including the cream of the Old Gaffers fleet. On shore, a huge range of attractions for all ages.




JUNE

Pirates Party at Blackgang Chine
3rd - 5th June 2012

Dinosaur Discovery Day at Blackgang Chine
17th June 2012 (Fathers' Day)

Isle of Wight Festival 2012
22nd - 24th June 2012
The major UK music festivaql returnjs at Seaclose Park, Newport. This year's headliners include: Bruce Springstein, Pearl Jam, Feeder, Madness, Band of Skulls and many many more!

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