Isle of Wight Festival

ISLE OF WIGHT 1970. Music festival held between 26th-30th August 1970 at Afton Down an area on the western side of the Isle of Wight in England. It was the last of three consecutive music festivals to take place on the island between 1968-1970. It is often acknowledged as the largest musical event of its time with a larger attendance than Woodstock. Although estimates vary, the Guinness World Records estimated 600,000 to 700,000 people attended. It was organised and promoted by local brothers Ron and Ray Foulk through their company Fiery Creations Ltd and their brother Bill Foulk