WillowWarm Gold Cup & Family Day
Sunday 20th April
A GOLDEN day for the whole family that also happens to feature The Grade 1 WillowWarm Gold Cup.
The WillowWarm Gold Cup is the feature race on the second day of the Easter Festival and has been won by horse heroes such as Gold Cup winners Galopin Des Champs & Al Boum Photo. The seven race card also features the only Grade 1 race for Novice Mares in the calendar 'The Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle'. A rich €100,000 Tattersalls bumper closes the Sunday card which is alwasy extremely competitive. This day not only features the best of racing but we also have free entertainment to keep those small people busy.
Gates Open: 11am | First Race: 1:22pm | Last Race: 5:20pm
Family Fun Entertainment
At our Final Fence Marquee we have a range of food and beverage outlets, but more importantly will host our resident Magician, Puppet Show and Junior Einstein's Live Science shows. Face painters and Balloon Modellers will also be present. Our petting farm will be down in our Family Fun zone. Birdie our cartoonist will also be in the Final Fence Marquee performing live drawings of everything and anything!
The La Bucca Easter Bonnet Competition, it is a fantastic opportunity for kids to showcase their creative side by making the most colourful and exciting bonnet hats. All you need to do is bring your bonnet with you on the day and enter in the Family Festival Marquee to win a range of prizes from our sponsors La Bucca Restaurant.
Our resident Easter Bunny will be hopping around the racecourse handing out Easter treats to everyone as well as hopping down to the Fairyhouse Kids Club which will be open everyday across the festival. This hidden gem offers a range of games and toys to keep children entertained as well as convenient changing facilities.
The Sandmen
Live from the Festival Marquee, The Sandmen will be sure to have everyone up on their feet both singing and dancing to all the pub classics, delivering an unforgettable performance! Whether its the chorus of 'Whiskey in the Jar' or a singalong to 'Sweet Caroline' this set is not to be missed by all racegoers!
Starting Time: 5:15pm
Finishing Time: 7pm
Easter Festival Day 2 at Fairyhouse Racecourse on Easter Sunday - 20th April 2025
Admits one adult only.
Admits one Senior only. ID is required at the gate. (65 years and Over)
Allows entry for one Child under 14 Years & Under. Please note that Under 18 attendees must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times while at the racecourse
Includes:
The Real Deal is a fantastic value package. Real Deals are collected at the racecourse:
Limited Availability- when they're gone, they're gone! The Real Deal ends 14 days before Race Day, or when they sell out, whichever happens first.
Bobbyjo Bistro includes:
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Wellington Quay Bus Stop 135101 to Fairyhouse Return Bus
Ticket
This ticket is for transportation to the racecourse and back
via bus.
Pick Up: 11am at Wellington Quay Bus Stop 135101
Return: 6.30pm from Fairyhouse Car Park to the
Wellington Quay Bus Stop 135101
Admission Not Included.
Red Cow LUAS Car Park to Fairyhouse Return Bus Ticket
This ticket is for transportation to the racecourse and back
via bus.
Pick Up: 12 noon at Red Cow LUAS Car Park
Return: 6.30pm from Fairyhouse Car Park to the
Red Cow LUAS Car Park
Admission Not Included.
Navan Racecourse to Fairyhouse Return Bus Ticket
This ticket is for transportation to the racecourse and back
via bus.
Pick Up: 12noon at Navan Racecourse &
12.15pm at The Fairgreen
Return: 7pm from Fairyhouse Car Park to the
Fairgreen & Navan Racecourse Car Park
Admission Not Included.
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