Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

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Coordinates: 50°40′41″N 1°12′50″W / 50.678°N 1.214°W / 50.678; -1.214The 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[]

• Gilroy Garlic Festival

References[]

External links[]

• Isle of Wight Garlic Festival official website

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