By Isle of Wight Observer
The much-anticipated Island’s largest garden fair is set to return on August 31 and September 1, offering an opportunity for budding gardeners to explore and shop from a diverse range of nurseries and gardenalia exhibitors.
The fair’s committee is thrilled to welcome an impressive line-up of local garden exhibitors, including Grant’s Plants, Bramley’s Plants, Toad Hall Plants, Highwood Nursery, Carisbrooke Flower Farm, Olive Grove Plants, Just in Bloom, Cotton & Leaf, Kositoes, 2 Short Planks, Lola’s Yard, Hunt Forest Group, and the local branch of The British Cactus & Succulent Society. Joining them from across the water are Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants, Meadowgate Nursery, Pocock’s Nursery, Light-hearted, and Metal in Bloom.
In addition to the garden exhibitors, the fair will feature a delightful selection of antiques from Old Pine, Gatcombe Gardenalia, Anne Teeks, This ’n’ That, Over the Garden Wall and Lola’s Yard.
Wolverton Manor Garden Fair offers fun and entertainment for the whole family, with a variety of live shows, re-enactments, children’s activities and displays running throughout the days, alongside their showground of over 150 garden and craft exhibitors showcasing their wares.
You can view a full itinerary and see who is exhibiting at the Garden Fair, in the IW Observer published on Friday, August 30.
Advance tickets are now on sale at The Village Shop in Brighstone, IW Observer in Newport, and Hose Rhodes Dickson in Ryde.
Advanced ticket price is £6 for adults, and children under 14 go free.
Wolverton Manor Garden Fair is a dog-friendly event, welcoming dogs provided they are kept on a lead. Please be mindful, in the Hare Garden, as local animals will be present. Stall-holder payment methods may vary, so bringing both cash and cards is recommended. Parking is free.
On-the-door ticket prices are £8 for adults, with children under 14 admitted free. This is a charity event and is a flat rate for all adults. All profits from the fair stay on the Island supporting IW Foodbank.