Events Diary

EVENTS 2026


Sunday 2nd August 2026 Ford Show Porchfield Cricket Club  







Isle of Wight Jaguar Show (AutoFest -I.O.W. Car Show) Sunday 9th August 2026 10am to 4pm.




The Jaguar Enthusiasts 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 - in the Railway View Fields (PO33 4DS) opposite the railway car park. 
Non-pre-booked ticket £10.87  for one vehicle including driver and one passenger.

Auto-Fest IOW returns on Sunday, 9th August 2026 at a brand-new Havenstreet location, held at the Railway View Fields opposite the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Jag Autofest, also known as Auto-Fest IOW, is a premier annual automotive event on the Isle of Wight.

The 2026 show is expected to feature over 300 different vehicles, alongside live music, trade and craft stalls, and food vendors, making it a great day out for car enthusiasts and families alike.

Beyond the chrome and engines, Auto-Fest is a major community fundraiser. The event has raised over £35,000 for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance in recent years, alongside supporting other local causes like Ability Dogs 4 Young People.’

Admission: Adults £10, children free with advance tickets available.

Organised by the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, Isle of Wight.


Saturday – Sunday 15th-16th August 2026 Garlic Festival Arreton 

Thursday 20th August 2026 Club  Monthly Meeting  
Beach Picnic 7pm St Helens Duver

Remember Seaview Regatta fireworks are at 9 35 after our picnic

 



Saturday 22nd August 2026 Motor Meet Goddards Brewery
Hale Common, Branstone, Sandown PO36 0LT
All drivers attending the meet will receive 10% off food and drink in Goddards Bar & Kitchen on the day
No need to book: just turn up

28th-31st August 2026 Steam Festival IW Steam Railway  

The  Isle of Wight Branch Rally  will  be held over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th September 2026.


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 for Island26#

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 to 9pm

Visit to Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum, Park Road, Ryde PO33 2BE






Club Night - Thursday 15th October 2026 from 7pm


Chequers Inn Rookley

Niton Rd, Rookley,  PO38 3NZ