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17/08/2023

Join us this August Bank Holiday for some Family Fun!

If you are looking for something to do over the August Bank Holiday, then look no further! Whiteabbey Village and Jordanstown Loughshore Park is the place to be from Saturday 26 to Monday 28 August as the ever popular Whiteabbey Village Fair returns. 

Whiteabbey Village will be full of hustle and bustle from 12pm to 8pm on Saturday 26 August and 12pm to 6pm on Sunday 27 August, where there will be family fun activities, stalls to meander through and tasty treats to take your fancy! Be dazzled by the street and stage entertainment and let the kids have some fun, from crazy golf to Punch and Judy as well as the fabulous fun fair, you won’t want to miss out.

Jordanstown Loughshore Park will have an array of entertainment from 12 to 5pm on Monday 28 August. Pack up your picnic and have a great day out with the ‘Inspire Me Frozen Show, Meet & Greet’, The Dynamos, Mama Mia Tribute and ‘The Coves.’ Children will be in their element with the many activities planned including the bubble bike, sensory play, amusements and bouncy castles. Please note, this is a ticketed event and we recommend you get your tickets early. Tickets are free with a £1.25 booking fee. All proceeds will go to the Mayor’s Charities.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper commented, “Enjoy a great day out with all of the family and soak up the atmosphere at this year’s Whiteabbey Village Fair. I am delighted to see this weekend of events return again and would encourage everyone to come along - this is a weekend of entertainment not to be missed!”

For more information including a full list of planned activities or to book your tickets for Monday, visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/events