Pontypridd Town Council Fun Day – All You Need To Know

Pontypridd Residents will have plenty to enjoy this August Bank Holiday weekend with a fun-filled free family event planned by Pontypridd Town Council.

A variety of free activities and entertainment are lined up for Pontypridd Town Council’s Summer Fun Day which will take place in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park 11am – 5pm on Saturday, August 26th.

A funfair, arena acts, a music stage hosted by GTFM, sporting activities, pop-up puppet shows , face-painting, food stalls, market stalls and much more will be on offer, including a new environmental area and a land-train – a firm family-favourite.

Pontypridd Town Council’s popular vintage transport rally will also return, with an exhibition in the park and a parade through Pontypridd town centre.

Activities throughout the day

Face Painters
Balloon Artist
Bouncy Castles
Fairground Rides
Crazy Golf
Land Train
Sports Area
Circus Skills
Garden Games
Craft Gazebo
Environmental Area
Police
Fire Brigade
Morris Dancers
Stage Acts
Catering stalls
GTFM Presenting live music and entertainment on stage

*All events are free of charge

Stage Timings
10.30 – 11.00 GTFM – Warm up to the event starting at 11am
11:00 – 11:15 Councillor Desmond Paul, Pontypridd’s Mayor officially opens the event
11.15 – 11:45 Roly Poly Entertainment
12:15 – 12:45 Tenovus Choir
13:15 – 13.45 Martyn Geraint
13.45 – 14.30 GTFM
14:30 – 15:30 State of Fame Band
16:00 – 16:30 Cor Meibion Pontypridd
16:30 – 17:00 GTFM & Pontypridd Town Council to wrap up the event

Have a Go Area Timings (Based on the tennis courts)
11:30 – 12:00 Yoga
12:15 – 12:45 Line Dancing
13:15 – 13:45 Energie Fitness
14:00 – 14:30 Yoga
14:45 – 15:15 Line Dancing
15:30 – 16:00 Energie Fitness

Puppet Shows

The pop up puppet shows will be hosted by Martyn Geraint, and will be on at 12.00pm and 3.30pm.

Morris Dancers
The Morris Dancers will be performing at 11:15am, 12:15pm and 14:15pm.

Pontypridd Town Council Chief Executive and Town Clerk, Tony Graham said:

‘Building on the success of last year’s Summer Fun Day, we have a day of events and activities planned for all the family to enjoy!

We’re delighted to welcome back the vintage transport exhibition, a hugely popular Summer fixture in Pontypridd; along with musical acts, sporting activities, a funfair and lots more. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in August.’

Pontypridd Town Council’s Summer Fun Day is taking place from 11am – 5pm on Saturday, 26th August in Ynysangharad Park.