Agricultural Shows - Many districts around the island host their own annual agricultural show.
Long Distance Runs - Stornoway hosts an annual half-marathon, 10 kilometres, and family fun run which attracted a combined 450 competitors in 2012. (Photos courtesy of Stornoway Running & Athletic Club)
Drag Racing - The local car club holds an annual quarter-mile drag race at the airport which attracts over 30 competing cars. (Photos courtesy of Lewis Car Club)
Carnival - The annual carnival and visiting continental street market.
Gala Days - The island districts of Uig and Ness hold annual gala day. (Photos courtesy of Stornoway Search & Rescue Helicopter SAR)
Hebridean Cycle Challenge - The annual challenge is a 43 mile (69kms) competitive road and off-road race. (Photos courtesy of Hebridean Cycle Club)
The International Island Games - This is a biennial amateur competition involving 24 islands from 8 Sovereign States. The Games are hosted within the competing group at a different venue every two years. The Western Isles have been competing since 2003.
Sail Stornoway Maritime Festival - This is an annual week long event to promote and provide sailing and related activities in and around Stornoway harbour. (Photos courtesy of Sail Stornoway)
Rally Hebrides - This is an annual 30 car demo rally held over two days in and around Stornoway. (Photos courtesy of Lewis Car Club)
The HebCelt Festival - The annual Hebridean Celtic Music Festival. (See under Culture/Media/Arts - The Hebridean Celtic Music Festival for details)(Photos courtesy of Brighter Still, Isle of Lewis - Leila Angus)