PICNIC ON THE PITCH
Sunday 19 July 2026
1 pm – 3 pm
Kingsgrove Sports Pavilion
When & Where
On Sunday 19 July, from 1pm till 3pm, we will be holding ‘Picnic on the Pitch‘!
As you might have guessed, this will take place at the new Kingsgrove Sports Pavilion.
It will be a chance to bring along a picnic to enjoy on the new smaller football pitch, in front of the sports pavilion. Whilst you are there, you could take a sneaky look around the pavilion to see what it, and Wantage Town Football Club, might have to offer you.
The weather looks very nice with no rain forecast but please remember to be safe in the sun, especially those with small children.
Developer Information
Drop by for a check-in and chat with those organisations active on our estate, including Preim, the community development officer, representatives from the housing providers, and the resident reps, as well as the people behind Neya, a new community connection app!
Food & Drink
The following food trucks and bars will be there with items available for purchase but you are still more than welcome to simply bring all your own food & drink.
Activities
There will be giant garden games available to use, courtesy of Oxfordshire Play Association and Soha, one of the housing providers. Soha are also bringing a crafting activity with them.
Competitions
There will be two competitions that you will be able to participate in, both judged by the Mayor of Wantage.
Dog show
We are pleased to announce that there will be a light-hearted dog show, with such classes as “Cutest Puppy“, “Golden Oldies“, “Gorgeous Gals & Fab Fellas” and “Best Dressed Dog“! Prizes have been kindly donated by the Wantage branch of Pets Corner, for which we are very grateful.
The dog show will start at 2pm, so please be ready by 1:50pm.
Please note, in the event of extreme hot weather, we may need to cancel the dog show at short notice so as to keep our four-legged friends safe and healthy.
Children’s fancy dress
Does your child like fancy dress? Dressing up as a Marvel or Disney character or their favourite star from the TV?
If so, join us for our fancy dress competition for those children under 11.
Prizes will be awarded in the following age categories:
- 0 – 3 years
- 3 – 7 years
- 7 – 11 years
The fancy dress competition will start at 2:45pm, so please be ready by 2:40pm.
Raffle
Sweatbox Youth Services will be holding a raffle, raising money to support their incredible work at Kingsgrove and in the wider Wantage. There will be lots of great prizes donated by local businesses. Tickets can be bought using cash or card.
Photography & Video
Volunteer to help
If you have any questions about the event or would like to volunteer to help make sure it is a success, then please get in touch.