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East Cowes Community Festival 2026 | 6th to 8th August | FREE ENTRY

Join us on the beautiful East Cowes Esplanade for three fantastic days of music, community, family fun and entertainment for all ages.

Enjoy a packed programme of live music and performances across the weekend, featuring local bands, choirs, shanty groups, dancers and headline evening acts.

Bring your own chair, relax by the waterfront and soak up the festival atmosphere.

Festival highlights include:
🎶 Live bands and entertainment every day and evening
🎡 John Matthews Fun Fair
🛍️ Market stalls, local businesses and community groups
🍔 Food and refreshments from Shoreside Café
🍸 Local bars featuring Isle of Wight Distillery, Wight Whisky and Wight Knuckle Brewery
⚓ RNLI Lifeboat Display
⛵ Sea Scouts Activity Area
🎯 Army Cadets Laser Rifle Range
🚤 Model Boat Displays
🎨 Family activities and children’s attractions

Whether you’re looking for great music, local food and drink, family activities or simply a brilliant community event by the sea, the East Cowes Community Festival has something for everyone.

📍 East Cowes Esplanade
📅 6th to 8th August
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

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