Isle of Wight Garlic Festival
The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, 21 and 22 August 2027 near Newchurch: island garlic, chefs and music, ticket prices, ferries and practical tips.
At a glance
- 21 and 22 August 2027, the third weekend in August, as every year since 1983
- Garlic grown on the island, at Newchurch, by The Garlic Farm
- “The Island’s Biggest Summer Show”, with chefs, live music and children’s activities
- Adult day ticket £16 at 2026 prices. Under-5s go free
- Open 10 am to 6 pm both days, free parking included
The 2027 edition, day by day
- Sat21Aug
- Sun22Aug
Weekend · 2 days · Dates announced
How the festival runs
What to taste
Isle of Wight garlic
Grown at Newchurch by The Garlic Farm. At the festival “you’ll find it everywhere, to eat, drink and buy”.
Garlic stalls
Producers and food vendors sell garlic dishes and garlic to take home.
Theatre Kitchen
One of the festival stages, with the Main Stage and the Grass Arena. The running order is published the week before.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food
The organiser invites vendors for each of these diets and publishes the food list on social media once they confirm.
The Tiny Tea Tent
A trader with a large marquee of tables and chairs, for a sit-down break.
The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival has been held on the third weekend in August every year since 1983, in a field at Fighting Cocks Crossroads, just outside Newchurch. Its slogan: “Eat, drink, STINK.”
Garlic from the farm next door
“At the heart of the festival is of course Britain’s most loved and pungent bulb, garlic! Grown right here on the Isle of Wight, in Newchurch by the multi award-winning Garlic Farm”, says the organiser.
Garlic turns up in every form, the organiser promises.
- To eat, drink and buy: dishes, drinks and bulbs on the stalls.
- To play: garlic characters and garlic games.
- To meet: the Garlic Queen, “beautiful, if slightly pungent”.
The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, a family show around one bulb
The festival calls itself “the Island’s Biggest Summer Show”, and it is built for a full family day. It hosts star chefs, musicians, local charities and businesses, and the County Press lists arts and crafts, catering, face painting and funfair attractions.
- Stages: Main Stage, Grass Arena, Theatre Kitchen and Camp Garlic.
- For children: activities all day, and a dog show on the programme.
The organiser describes the festival as smaller than average, so families can relax without worrying about overcrowding or children getting lost.
Ferry offers with the ticket
Red Funnel, the festival’s travel partner, ran an offer for the 2026 edition, valid on 15 and 16 August:
| Red Funnel offer (2026) | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Foot passenger day return | £14 | £7 |
| Foot passenger period return | £23 | £11.50 |
| Vehicle ferry | 15% off | 15% off |
Before you go
- Tickets: online with a £1 booking fee per order, or at the gate on the day. The 2027 sale had not opened on 21 October 2026.
- Cash: the gates take cash and cards, but there is no cash machine on site and some traders might not accept cards.
- Own food: allowed. No alcohol may be brought in, and strictly no glass.
- Allergies: the organiser cannot guarantee allergen-free food. Ask each vendor.
- Dogs: welcome, kept on a lead at all times.
- Re-entry: allowed with a same-day hand stamp, a valid ticket or a wristband.
- Camping: none for the public. Several campsites are close by, and hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs elsewhere on the island.
- Accessibility: disabled parking near gates 2 and 3, disabled toilets on site, free entry for a carer with documents.
- Crossing: about 25 minutes by Red Jet from Southampton to Cowes (then buses 1 and 8), just under one hour by car ferry to East Cowes.
How to get there
- East Cowes ferry terminalaround 20 minutesIsle of Wight Garlic Festival
South by the A3021 and the A3056 to Bathingbourne Lane, free parking at the show.
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival tickets (2026 prices)
| Ticket | Day | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16+) | £16.00 | £25.00 |
| Senior (60+) | £15.00 | £24.00 |
| Child (5 to 15) | £7.50 | £12.50 |
| Under 5 | free | free |
Source: Isle of Wight Garlic Festival, ticket page (prices of the 2026 edition, 2027 tickets not yet on sale on 21 October 2026). £1 online booking fee per order, parking included.
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When is the Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 2027?
On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August 2027, from 10 am to 6 pm each day.
How much are Garlic Festival tickets?
At 2026 prices, £16 for an adult day ticket and £25 for the weekend. Children aged 5 to 15 pay £7.50 a day, and under-5s go free. The 2027 tickets were not yet on sale on 21 October 2026.
Can you buy tickets on the gate?
Yes. Tickets are always available at each gate on the day of the show.
Can you bring your own food to the Garlic Festival?
Yes. Your own food and drink are allowed, except alcohol, and glass is strictly banned.
Are dogs allowed at the Garlic Festival?
Yes, if they are well behaved and kept on a lead at all times.
How do you get to the Garlic Festival by bus?
Take Southern Vectis route 8 from Newport or Ryde, or the Downs Breezer from Ryde. The bus stops on the main road outside Gate 1.
Is there parking at the Garlic Festival?
Yes. Parking in the visitor car parks next to the show is free and included in every ticket.
Sources
- Isle of Wight Garlic Festival: official site (2027 dates, history, The Garlic Farm) consulted on October 21, 2026
- Isle of Wight Garlic Festival: tickets (2026 prices, gate sales, parking, ferry offer) consulted on October 21, 2026
- Isle of Wight Garlic Festival: FAQ (hours, site, food and drink, dogs, camping, buses) consulted on October 21, 2026
- Isle of Wight Garlic Festival: getting here (ferries, buses, road) consulted on October 21, 2026
- Isle of Wight County Press: the Garlic Festival returns (stalls, funfair) consulted on October 21, 2026
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