EVENTS 2026
National “Drive It Day” IOW Sunday April 26th ,
The Federation of British Historic Vehicles Clubs
National Awareness Day
Sunday’s drive is set out in three legs you are all very welcome to all or just part
of the drive or just meet us on route. The day is not only set aside once a year to
celebrate British historic cars, it also makes aware of the importance of today’s
classic car industry while helping raise much needed funds for NSPCC Childline.
11.00amStart for The Morning Drive Out to Godshill. Arriving at Coppins Bridge car park Newport
from 10.30am departing at 11am driving on Via the Sandown Road, past Blackwater towards Arreton
turning left up to Hare and Hounds, right at the lights across the Downs Road to Brading across the
lights. Right at the mini roundabout to Yaverland through Sandown Shanklin Highstreet turning right at
the lights top of the hill to Godshill stopping at the Old Smithy for lunch/ walkabout.
approx. time 12-1pm
1.30pm Afternoon Drive Out from Godshill to Yarmouth. Via Whitwell to Niton. Blackgang,
Military Road to Freshwater Bay towards Alum Bay. Sharp right towards Totland, Colwell, stopping at
Fort Victoria, Yarmouth. for tea break/ walkabout. approx. Time 2.30- 3.30pm
3.30pm approx. Yarmouth back to Newport via Porchfield, Gurnard, Cowes, Newport.
The federation of British Historic Vehicles Clubs exists to up hold the freedom to use historic vehicles
on the road. It does this by representing the interests of owners of such vehicles to politicians,
government officials, and legistrators both in the UK and Europe. The format for the day is a tried and
tested formula. The federation sets the date each year (as close as possible to the anniversary of the 1000
Mile Trial) and publicises the event nationally. The many clubs that comprise the Federation’s
membership then plan and schedule regional and local events throughout the country. The events are as
varied as the vehicles taking part and include Drive Outs, Rallies, and meetings at local beauty spots or
historic sites. Important venues such as The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Brooklands, The British
Motor Museum, Gaydon and Bicester Heritage are expected to take part, but there will be scores of
events the length and breadth of the country.
Theres still
time if you want to purchase a Fundraising
Plate for your car on IOW Drive It Day
Sunday the 26th April, all profits going to
be donated to NSPCC Childline.
Contact. Federation of British Historic
Vehicle Clubs.
https://wwwdriveitday.co.uk/events https://driveitday.co.uk/shop
Moggyfest 2026 Beaulieu
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May 2026
For anyone who’s thinking of attending Moggyfest at Beaulieu in May, please be aware you need to be on site no later than 08.30am. This does mean either getting an early ferry, or staying overnight on the Friday. If you are planning on getting the ferry from Yarmouth to Lymington, the crossing will be at 06.55am, this gets you onto the
mainland for 07.35am and then it’s a 15 minute drive to Beaulieu.
If you haven’t been to this event before, do try and go as it’s a great day (or weekend if you’re planning on doing both days). There is a £25 registration fee but this gets your free entry to the Motor Museum (usually £27 per person), and there’s also the Spring Autojumble to look round for goodies. It’s a dog friendly event so you can bring your woofer too (although they’re not allowed in the museum).
Don’t fancy the early ferry? There’s a Travelodge in Lyndhurst with basic facilities if you just need somewhere to lay your head for the night. Or have a look at one of the pubs offering bed and breakfast, or try Airbnb for something a little quirky.
Sunday 17th May 2026 Festival of Transport IW Steam
Railway
Club Night - Thursday 21st May 2026 from 7pm
Venue TBC
Sunday 23rd May 2026 Festival on the Green Yarmouth
Monday 25th May 2026 Bembridge Street Fair Bembridge
Saturday 30th May 2026 1960s Crematorium Display 10am Crematorium
Saturday -Sunday 6th-7th June 2026
Ability Dogs 4 Young People
Open Day Sandown
Airport
Cowes Classics Day – Sunday 7th June 2026
Entries now open for car owners
The 6th annual Cowes Classics Day is a free community event on The Parade in Cowes during Cowes Classics Regatta.
Isle of Wight residents and visitors will be able to enjoy a display of over 50 vintage cars and classic boats meeting the owners, and finding out more about their history and care. Steam Pinnace No 199 from the National Museum of the Royal Navy will be returning to Trinity Landing.
Alongside the cars and boats on display there will be entertainment and refreshment stalls.
To find out more Click Here
Entries are now open for classic cars
Owner cans apply to take part, Click Here to book your place for £10, which includes a voucher for a bacon roll and hot drink on arrival, and an great discount offer on ferry travel from Red Funnel.
Saturday 13th June 2026 Motor Meet 12-4pm Goddards
Sunday 14th June 2026 Wight Wheels Chale
Showground
Thurs 18th June Monthly Meeting - Fish & Chip Run 7pm Colwell Bay
Sunday 28th June 2026 Hampshire Branch Rally
The Hampshire MMOC have invited our members to join their Annual Rally. For the first time this year they're crossing county boundaries and holding their rally in Wiltshire at Wilton House. Application forms haven't been released yet but will be available soon.
Venue: Wilton House, Wilton, Nr Salisbury, SP2 0BJ
Friday 3rd- Sunday 5th July 2026 MMOC National Rally at Eastwood Hall, Nottinghamshire
We’ve been asked by the National Club if we’d like to have a
stand on Branch Avenue. If any IOW members are planning to attend and are happy to take one of our pop-up flags to display, please let Sally know so she can pass on the details.
Saturday-Sunday 11th-12th July 2026 Royal Agricultural Show County Showground
Thursday 16th July 2026 Monthly Meet – BBQ 7pm Fort Victoria
Saturday 18th July 2026 Motor Meet 12-4pm Goddards Brewery
Sunday 19th July 2026 VHVC Show County Showground
Sunday 26th July 2026 Car Show IOW Pearl
Sunday 2nd August 2026 Ford Show Porchfield
Cricket Club
Isle of Wight Jaguar Show Sunday 9th August 2026
The Jaguar Enthusiast Show is being held on Sunday 9th August. It’s previously been held at Sandown Airport, but
this year will be at Havenstreet Steam Railway. We’ve been advised that this year we can pre-book tickets, with a £4 saving on the full price, but you must book before 31st March 2026 to get the discount, using this link
Non-pre-booked ticket £10.87 (full price) pre-booked £6.50 Both prices are for one vehicle including driver and one passenger
Saturday – Sunday 15th-16th August 2026 Garlic Festival Arreton
Thursday 20th August 2026 Club Monthly Meeting Beach Picnic 7pm St Helens
Saturday 22nd August 2026 Motor Meet Goddards Brewery
28th-31st August 2026 Steam Festival IW Steam
Railway
MoggyIsland26#
The Isle of Wight is proud to be recognised by the National Club as a destination this September for mainland Morris Minors, and will be promoted in the next Minor Matters magazine as Moggylsland26#.
The week-long visit will coincide with our Rally weekend on 5th & 6th September where members can join us for our 40 year celebrations.
Although this is not an IOW Branch event as such, we as a Club welcome them all, the more the merrier and we hope they get to enjoy our wonderful Island. Various activities are planned foryIsland26#
Saturday 12th September 2026 IW Classic Motor Show Newport
Harbour
Sunday 13th September 2026 IW Classic Motor Show Ryde Seafront
Club Night - Thursday 17th September 2026 from 7pm
Chequers Inn Rookley
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Niton Rd, Rookley, PO38 3NZ
