Events
Society for the Preservation of Beer from the Wood
01 November 2025 to 31 October 2026
Harry's Bar on Ryde Esplanade
The Vectis branch meets every Wednesday at 2pm.
View the SPBW web site
Folk and Ale Festival
02 May 2026 to 02 May 2026
Goddards Bar and Kitchen
Best of Beer with Great Music
Goddards Events
Real Ale Festival at the Steam Railway
02 May 2026 to 04 May 2026
Havenstreet Steam Railway
The 21st Real Ale festival at the Steam Railway. Large selection of real ales and a few ciders. Ales from local breweries and from far and wide.
Entry to the festival is free (pay for a ride on a train).
Bar opens 11am each day and closes at 9pm on Sat and Sun, and 5pm on Monday.
A festival return ticket from Smallbrook or Wootton is available on the day from the station.
Click to view the beer selection
Go to the website
The Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair
09 May 2026 to 09 May 2026
Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle of Wight PO30 3JS,
Now in its 14th Year. this day long Festival of Folk & Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, raises funds to support Teenage & young adult Cancer care plus the local school, Brighstone Primary.
It features fantastic bands and artists along with locally produced food, a tea tent and not forgetting the Real Ale tent!
Tickets are £14.00, (£16.00 on day). Children 12 & under, Free!
Porchfield Beer Festival
14 May 2026 to 17 May 2026
Sportsmans Rest
Lots of different beers
Sportsmans Website
Rydabus 2026
16 May 2026 to 17 May 2026
Ryde Bus Museum, Park Road
Ride on a vintage bus all over East Wight (including a few pubs!)
Rydabus Website
Summer Cider and Sausages
16 May 2026 to 17 April 2026
Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet
Come and enjoy our Summer Cider & sausages Festival. Join us for a selection of fruity refreshing ciders. It is the perfect way to relax in the sunshine
Event Webiste
Newclose Beer Festival
08 August 2026 to 08 August 2026
Newclose Cricket Club
Beer and Cricket with a great choice of beers - watch Northwood play Newport and enjoy a pint! Special event beer - "A Kick in the Bails"