11/08/2026
There is still time to get involved in the Wight Games Festival.
The Traditional Sports Day at Quarr Abbey on August 21 and 22 will bring a flavour of the classic school sports day to the event.
Egg and spoon races, balance the bean bag, running races and hobby horse races are among the fun events planned, with medals and certificates on offer.
There will be something for people of all ages and Quarr are aiming to make the event as accessible as possible.
The Wight Games Festival is supporting Mountbatten IW, Independent Arts and the IW NHS Trust Charity.
The events will run from 10.30 to late afternoon in the beautiful setting of the abbey gardens and proceeds will go to Wight Games Festival, which is raising money for three amazing Is-land charities, Mountbatten Isle of Wight, Independent Arts and the IW NHS Trust Charity.
Tracy Osborn, Director of Fundraising and Operations at Quarr Abbey, said: “We are delighted to be hosting our first traditional sports day, supporting the chosen charities. We look forward to seeing lots of people join us and to everyone having lots of fun.”
Also supporting the three charities is the Island Gig Rowing Club who are running a Try Gig Rowing Day at Island Harbour on August 22.
The Club is putting on the taster session form 10am to 1pm and are inviting people interested in getting on the water to come along.
Their message is “Come along and have a go at gig rowing. Please wear comfortable sports clothing and trainers that you don’t mind getting wet. We also ask that you bring a bottle of water with you.”
To receive full details about the day, email the club at [email protected]
