Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

The 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 2020-21 when officials cited the COVID-19 pandemic that caused its cancellation. 2022 saw its resumption.[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.

See also

References
  1. "Calendar". The Garlic Farm. Retrieved 26 June 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Toogood, Darren (1 June 2020). "Garlic Festival 2020 cancelled confirm organisers". Island Echo. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  3. "In pictures: Garlic Festival". 16 August 2010. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
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