Working on your fun-filled plans for St. Patrick's Day? With an overwhelming amount of fun to choose from, we're here to help. From Irish music to festive drinks and pubs, we want you to experience it all and maybe even spot a few leprechauns along the way!
St. Paddy's Paint & Sip
March 5 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
You don't have to wait 'til the 17th to start your St. Paddy's Day festivities. Bring your imagination and a festive attitude to Dive Bar in Cornelius for a St. Patrick's Day-themed Paint & Sip! Take a guided class on how to make your very own St. Paddy's-themed canvas. Food & drink will be available for purchase and make sure you RSVP before you go.
St. Patrick's at Harp and Crown
March 6 - 17
Saint Practice Weekend
March 6 - 8 | 7pm - 10pm (12pm - 4pm Sunday)
Harp and Crown has a long list of St. Patrick's Day shenanigans. Their Saint Practice Weekend features live music, Guinness activities, whiskey tastings, bagpipes and plenty of pints to go around. After all, why wait for St. Patrick's Day when you can start practicing now?
Saint Patrick's Weekend Extravaganza
March 13 - 15 | 10am - 10pm
Keep the momentum going with the Saint Patrick's Weekend Extravaganza, the pub's biggest celebration of the year! The whole weekend will be filled with Irish dancers, green beer and specialty cocktails crafted just for the occasion. You can expect live music all weekend, but Sunday takes it to the next level with their traditional Irish Seisiun at 6pm. Starting on the 15th and continuing every third Sunday thereafter, it’s some of the best pure Irish music around.
Saint Patrick's Continues
March 16 - 17 | 7pm - 9pm (10pm Tuesday)
Just when you think the fun has peaked, enjoy Monday night live music from The Vel-Crows on March 16 before wrapping it all up with their Saint Patrick's Day Celebration on March 17. Wear your green and raise a glass with friends for an eight-day responsible bender!
St. Patrick's Day Block Party
March 14 | 12pm - 12am
St. Pat’s Galway Hooker Party returns to Lake Norman, taking over Boatyard for an all-day St. Patrick’s Day Block Party. Gates open at noon for a day full of live music and DJ tunes, and if you get there before 2pm, you can keep the cover charge for your first drink. Test your skills in yard games throughout the day for a chance to win prizes and giveaways, sip on St. Pat's cocktails and take advantage of drink specials while bagpipers and Irish dancers showcase Irish tradition. It's all part of the St. Patrick's Day experience at Boatyard. Want free entry after 2pm? Wear your old Galway Hooker shirt or hat!
Primal Brewery’s St. Patrick's Weekend Party
March 14 - 17
Primal Brewery has yet another option for four days of fun. Primal Brewery’s St. Patrick's Weekend Party will have you jamming to music, embarking on a thrilling scavenger hunt, winning exciting raffle prizes and creating unforgettable memories, all while enjoying Primal's exclusive green Lawn Boy Lager.
Luck of the Village
March 14 | 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Calling all lads, lassies and little leprechauns! Birkdale Village is hosting an evening full of live music, dancing, festive gear and more at Luck of the Village. Get in the Irish spirit with a performance from the Loch Norman Pipe Band, then the Reid Academy takes the stage with a special performance that's sure to make you feel lucky to be at Birkdale Village. Lace up your dancing shoes and end the night with live tunes from The Hit Men Party Band of Charlotte. With free entry, there's every reason to stop by.
St. Patrick's at 760 Craft Works
March 14 - 17
St. Patrick's Day, Saturday
March 14 | 12pm - 10pm
The party starts with the return of their Irish Red, Part of the Drinking Class, brewed just for the occasion. The Lucky Clover will also be set up serving classic Irish fare (including beer cheese made with 760’s own brew). Expect live music throughout the day, a market featuring local artisans and a dedicated green beer bar where any draft can be turned green upon request.
St. Patrick's Day, Sunday
March 15 | 12pm - 8pm
Irish Red will be flowing all day Sunday alongside the full tap lineup, and The Lucky Clover is back with more Irish favorites. A live Irish musician will take the stage to set the mood, and the green beer bar returns so you can give any draft a shamrock-colored twist.
Quiz Me, Baby, One More Time: Irish Edition
March 17 | 3pm - 10pm
When St. Patrick's Day officially lands on Tuesday, 760 closes it out the right way. Everything from the weekend returns, including the Irish Red and the Lucky Clover's beer cheese, but this time, they'll pair with Irish dancers from the Reid Academy to bring even more Irish culture to the event. After the dancing wraps up, stick around for Irish-themed trivia and see how much you really know about shamrocks, saints and stouts.
Shillelagh Shuffle 5K with Lake Norman Y and Lost Worlds Brewing Co
March 14 | 9am - 12pm
If you haven't kept your New Year's resolutions, Lost Worlds Brewing can get you back on track. Keep it simple with the 1-Mile Half Pint Fun Run at 9:30am or challenge yourself with the Shillelagh Shuffle 5K at 10am. Step up to the starting line and get ready to earn a full day of celebrations!
After the race, stick around for live music, prizes, delicious food trucks and the much-anticipated seasonal favorite, Shillelagh Irish Ale. Check-in starts at 9am for both races, so come ready to run, celebrate and raise a glass to St. Patrick's Day!
Lost Worlds Brewing
St. Patrick's at Suffolk Punch Brewing
March 21 | 10am - 12am
The green keeps going on March 21 with an all-day St. Patrick's Day celebration at the brand-new Suffolk Punch Brewing in Birkdale Village. Expect festive energy from the moment the doors open, plus live music and special drink features that are designed to carry the party well into the evening. Whether you’re starting your day early or making it your main stop, this is one to circle on the calendar. Throw on your green, rally your crew and settle in for the first full St. Patrick's Day at Suffolk Punch in the village!
Whether you spend your St. Patrick's Day with a drink among friends or being active and dressing in green, we hope we've helped you find the most fun for your holiday! If you attend any of these events, be sure to tag us @VisitLakeNorman to possibly see yourself featured on our website or social media. Oh, and no pinching!
