Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
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Coordinates: 50°40′41″N 1°12′50″W / 50.678°N 1.214°WThe Isle of Wight Garlic Festival is a fundraising event that is held annually on the Isle of Wight to support the island's garlic industry, as well as fundraising for other agricultural farms on the island.
History[]
The Garlic Festival has been held every year since 1983, except since 2020 when officials cited the COVID-19 pandemic that caused its cancellation.[1][2] From 1985 to 2006, the Newchurch Parish Sports & Community Association organised the annual Garlic Festival, achieving their major fundraising goals. It has recently drawn 20,000 visitors a year.[3]
Further entertainment has included live music from artists such as The Wurzels, Chas & Dave, Alvin Stardust, Glitter Band, Foundations, Chesney Hawkes, Kiki Dee, and Jim Diamond.[citation needed]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Calendar". The Garlic Farm. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ Toogood, Darren (1 June 2020). "Garlic Festival 2020 cancelled confirm organisers". Island Echo. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "In pictures: Garlic Festival". 16 August 2010. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
External links[]
- Isle of Wight Garlic Festival official website
- Food and drink festivals in the United Kingdom
- Tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight
- Garlic
- Festivals on the Isle of Wight
- Annual events in England
- 1983 establishments in England
- Festivals established in 1983
- Food and drink festival stubs
- British cuisine stubs