Today, Tayto Park, Ireland’s only theme park and zoo located in Ashbourne Co. Meath, announced plans to host the inaugural ‘Funfest’ Family Festival at Tayto Park this June.

On Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th June, a host of entertainers from the worlds of music, circus, family entertainment, dance and art will come together for the Tayto Park Funfest. Over two days, the exciting new family festival will be the venue for a variety of incredible entertainment. 

Top Irish band, Hudson Taylor will headline the main stage on Sunday evening with international acts Rak-Su and Heather Small (The Voice of M People) topping the bill on Saturday. One of Ireland’s most popular entertainers Nathan Carter will be a special guest on Sunday evening with his younger brother Jake entertaining crowds earlier that day. The main stage will feature 8 Irish and international music acts each day for all the family to enjoy with the remaining acts to be announced in the coming weeks.

And that’s just the main stage..  Two big top tents will host a variety of children’s entertainers from jugglers to circus performers to dancers and everything in between.

Raymond Coyle, Founder of Tayto Park

Speaking about the festival, Founder of Tayto Park, Raymond Coyle said, “Here at Tayto Park we’re always looking for innovative and creative ways to enhance the experience for families and creating a weekend festival with loads of added attractions from music acts to street performers is something I always wanted to bring to Tayto Park’.

Families can dance the afternoon away, take a ride on The Cú Chulainn and grab a bite to eat at one of the delicious street food vendors before spending the evening watching amazing music acts.

The weekend festival will host 16 Irish and International music acts on the main stage across the weekend and the big top tents will host magicians, dance acts, circus performers and much more. Tayto Park Funfest is set to be the perfect family weekend for both adults and children to enjoy.

Funfest takes place in Tayto Park, Co Meath on Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th June with tickets going on sale later in March.

Tickets are priced at €55 per day and this includes entry to the park, wristbands for all attractions (as many times as you want) plus entry to Funfest. On 29^th & 30^thJune, Tayto Park will only be open to Funfest ticket holders.

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