imageWith the new year upon us, the run up to festival season has officially begun so we can prepare ourselves for all sorts of festival-related news over the next few weeks and months. And where better to begin than with Westport Festival of Music and Foodwhich has just announced further additions to its 2013.

Alongside the already announced Elvis Costello and the Imposters, Westport Festival have announced that this year’s festival will also feature Imelda May, Orquesta, Buena Vista Social Club feat Eliades Ochoa and Omara Portuondo, Blind Boys of Alabama, ABC, The Stunning, The Riptide Movement, Sharon Corr, Gavin Jamer, Julie Feeney, Cry Before Dawn, In Their Thousands, with many others yet to be announced.

Once again, Westport Festival of Music and Food will take place in the fantastic grounds of Westport House, and over two days will showcase some of the finest music and food, both local and international. This festival is family friendly and provides a family area, and with their well established caravan and camping park, festival camping facilities are top quality. Please note that ticket prices are for the festival only, and do not include camping. Camping can be booked through www.westporthouse.ie.

Te festival will take place this year on Saturday June 29th and Sunday June 30th, 2013, at Westport House, Westport, Co.Mayo.

Tickets are available to buy now at www.westportfestival.com, and are priced as follows:

Adult Day Ticket – €75.00

Adult Weekend Ticket – €130.00

Teen Day Ticket – €40.00 (13-17 years old)

Teen Weekend Ticket x €65.00 (13-17 year olds)

Children under 12 are free