Families and budding sports enthusiasts are being encouraged to get involved as the inaugural Wight Games Festival prepares for its final events of 2026.
The Festival has been running a variety of sporting activities across the Isle of Wight while raising money for Mountbatten Isle of Wight, Independent Arts and the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity.
Among the remaining events is a Traditional Sports Day at Quarr Abbey on 21st and 22nd August.
Taking inspiration from the classic school sports day, activities will include egg and spoon races, bean bag balancing, running races and hobby horse races, with medals and certificates on offer.
Events will run from 10:30 until late afternoon in the abbey gardens, with activities planned for people of all ages.
Tracy Osborn, Director of Fundraising and Operations at Quarr Abbey, has said:
“We are delighted to be hosting our first traditional sports day at Quarr Abbey as part of the Wight Games Festival, supporting the chosen charities.
“We look forward to seeing lots of people join us and to everyone having lots of fun.”
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Meanwhile, Island Gig Rowing Club will hold a Try Gig Rowing Day at Island Harbour on 22nd August.
The taster session will run from 10:00–13:00 and is open to those interested in trying the sport.
Participants are advised to wear comfortable sports clothing and trainers they do not mind getting wet, as well as bringing a bottle of water.
Anyone wanting further details can email [email protected].
Other remaining Festival events include the Isle of Wight Federation of Women’s Institutes’ rescheduled curling event at Northwood Village Hall on 20th August between 14:00–16:00.
Cricket sessions will also take place at Northwood on 22nd and 26th August.
Mike Christie, founder of the Wight Games Festival, has said:
“I am delighted with the way the Island has got behind this first festival.
“It will be great if we can add to the total and go out with a bang by supporting these final events of the 2026 festival.
“We are already looking forward to bringing the festival back in 2027.”
More information about the remaining events can be found at www.wightgames.co.uk.
Donations to the Festival’s chosen charities can be made here.
