Isle of Wight Garlic Festival facts for kids
The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival is a super fun event! It happens every year on the beautiful Isle of Wight. This festival helps support the island's amazing garlic farms. It also raises money for other farms on the island. It's a big celebration of all things garlic!
History of the Festival
The Garlic Festival started a long time ago. It began in 1983. Since then, it has happened almost every year. The festival was cancelled in 2020 and 2021. This was because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It came back in 2022, which was great news!
For many years, a local group helped run the festival. This group was the Newchurch Parish Sports & Community Association. They organized the festival from 1985 to 2006. They used the festival to raise lots of money for their community goals.
What Happens at the Festival?
The festival is very popular! About 20,000 people visit it each year. There is always lots of entertainment. You can enjoy live music from different artists. Some famous performers have included The Wurzels, Chas & Dave, Alvin Stardust, and Kiki Dee. It's a great place to enjoy music and have fun!
See Also
External Links
- Isle of Wight Garlic Festival official website
