The event includes Sandown’s Grand Regatta Hat Parade which invites hatmakers of all ages to design imaginative headwear for a chance to win a £100 prize for Best Hat. Paul Coueslant, Bay Heritage Champion and organiser, said: "Wearing your hat on Regatta Day has been a tradition in Sandown for decades and the Grand Hat Parade inspires new generations to get creative and show off. READ MORE: Seaview Legends retain community trophy after dramatic penalty shoot-out"We can’t wait to see the 2026 designs on show." There will also be £50 prizes for the Best Under-12 Hat and the Mad Hatter award for most eccentric creation. Sponsored by Graft Studios IW, Brevity, Boojum and Snark, and Sandown HUB, the parade begins at 2.30pm on Sandown beach near The Sundial Cafe.