Traders: Register Your Interest for 2026
Despite Riverfest only just being put behind us, we’re already hearing from traders eager to return in 2026! While official booking forms won’t go live until next year, we’ve created a Trader Interest Form for those who want to be kept in the loop or are considering joining us in 2026. 📩 We won’t be […]
Riverfest 2025 Celebrates Successful Event with Community Thanks
Riverfest 2025 took place on Saturday (10th May), bringing a vibrant celebration of the Isle of Wight’s river heritage and community spirit to Newport Quay. Organisers are now expressing their heartfelt thanks to all those who made this year’s event such a success. The event, which is entirely free to attend, is one of a […]
Riverfest 2025 Returns to Newport with a Day of Free Family Fun and Live Entertainment
Newport, Isle of Wight – May 10, 2025 – Riverfest, the Isle of Wight’s beloved free, award-winning community event, is back this Saturday, 10th May, transforming The Quay in Newport into a vibrant hub of music, food, and family-friendly activities. Organised by the Newport Carnival & Community Events Association, this award-winning event promises a day […]
Vote for Riverfest in the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards 2025!
The proud moment when Riverfest received the Bronze Award in 2024 still hasn’t quite sunk in — it was truly a milestone for our team and everyone who supports us. We are thrilled to share that Riverfest has once again been nominated for the ‘Best Island Event 2025’! Voting is now open at redfunnel.co.uk, and […]
Red Funnel Names Chair of Newport Carnival, Paddy McHugh, Isle of Wight Tourism Hero 2024
Red Funnel has announced the Island’s very own Paddy McHugh as the first recipient of a brand-new tourism award. A pivotal member within the local community, event organiser and Chair of the Newport Carnival and Community Events Association Paddy Mchugh has been named the Isle of Wight’s Tourism Hero for 2024. Following the Isle of […]
Riverfest is the 3rd Best Island Event in 2024 – as voted for by you in the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards
Riverfest, a fun, free, community event organised and run by Newport Carnival & Community Event Association has been presented with a Bronze Award for Best Island Event. The Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards is an annual event that has been running for well over a decade. It highlights some of the best businesses […]
Riverfest is a Finalist in the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards
Riverfest has reached the final stages of the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards 2024! After public voting opened earlier in 2024, after months of votes gained for various categories, Riverfest has made it through as a finalist in the ‘best island event’ category. Paddy McHugh chair of Newport Carnival & Community Events Association (Riverfest) […]
Riverfest Success! 2024 was a big hit and attracted thousands to our fun, free, family event
There are some things with events that you cannot plan, despite how much you try, and that is the weather. And thankfully, the first Newport Carnival-organised event of the year had a scorcher of a day! The team at Riverfest and all the volunteers who make this happen each year are so grateful for the […]
Riverfest Poster 2024
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