St. Patrick's Day in Asheville

Lucky Friday the 13th Pick Your Project Workshop (Friday, March 13, from 6-9 PM)- Join Board & Brush's most popular DIY workshop on St. Patrick's Day weekend, and create your own unique wood sign! You can select a wood project from their gallery, and they'll provide all the materials and instructions to create a beautiful piece to be enjoyed in your home or as a gift. Pre-registration is required.

St. Paddy’s Day 5k & Wee Leprechaun Dash (Saturday, March 14; 9:40 AM Wee Leprechaun Dash + 10 AM 5k)- Start a new family St. Paddy’s Day tradition with the St. Paddy’s Day 5k & Little Leprechaun Dash at Trailside Brewing in Hendersonville, NC! Arrive at the top o' the mornin' and dress in your St. Paddy’s best. The Little Leprechaun dash is a .25 mile total untimed sprint for kids that includes a finisher medal and race bib. There are no overall awards for the Dash. The 5k is family-friendly and welcomes all ages and abilities! A finisher medal, race shirt, chip timing, donation to Mills River Partnership, 1 Trailside beer (21+) or a N/A beverage are included in the 5k race registration. Test your luck, and embrace the green!

Annual Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl (Saturday, March 14, from 4:00 PM-10 PM)- Don't Miss The Luckiest Bar Crawl Of The Year! This event is perfect for those interested in celebrating with a big group of friends. Dress in your finest green to enjoy a custom badge & lanyard, exclusive food & drink specials, waived cover at all 6 venues, and a totally awesome after-party. There's also a $1,000 Grand Prize Costume Contest!

St. Patrick’s Day Drag Brunch (Sunday, March 15, at 11 AM + 1 PM)- Paint the town green at the St. Patrick’s Day Asheville Drag Brunch! Hosted by Ella Events (at 49 Broadway St), come find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Seatings are at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Indulge in the festive spirit with dazzling performances and a delightful brunch by Celine and Company. Hosted by the ever-charming DeVida, this magical celebration features show-stopping performances by Indica Gemini, Quindyn Tarantino, and Sya Cox O’Hara. All proceeds go to the Tzedek Social Justice Fund.

Weaverville's Shamrock Festival (Sunday, March 15, from 2-6 PM)- Come to the St. Patrick's Day block party in Weaverville to enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, a raffle, and a variety of local food and drink options. Whether you’re competing in a game of cornhole, testing your aim with axe throwing, or simply relaxing with friends, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This free event is open to all and a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon in the heart of downtown Weaverville. Don't forget to dress in your best St. Patrick’s Day attire for a chance to be recognized by Weaverville's very own leprechaun, Paddy O’Weave, who will be giving out 10 “Lucky Charms” to the most festive attendees!

2026 TBD St. Patrick's Nightmare at Dssolvr- Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17. Get ready for all things GREEN all weekend long! Quench thy thirst with the brand new emerald brew “Really Lucked Up” Lucky Charms Gluten-Free Sour. Indulge in a “Thank You for Being Green” Kolsch or Shamrock Shake made with Vegan Ice Cream that will send shivers down your spine. Lucky Green Jello Shots abound, along with $4 Cask Pints of “Full Loop” Dry Irish Stout all weekend long. On Sunday, there will be a St. Patrick's Day Treasure Hunt with themed clues, puzzles, and codes to find and unlock the treasure chest for a grand prize. Don thy green attire, summon thy friends, and enjoy a weekend of luck and revelry!

2026 TBD Jack of the Wood St. Patrick's Day Celebration- Sunday, March 17 from 10 AM- 12 AM. Jack of the Wood will be open early at 10 AM and have traditional Irish music sessions from noon until 7 PM. At 7, they’ll start charging a $5 cover. STONEHEN will headline from 8-11 PM. Their chef, Earl Moe, will have specials that include corned beef & cabbage for the entree and house-made soda bread with herbed butter. Additionally, they'll have classic Scotch egg, Guinness stew, and fish & chips. Drink specials will include St. Paddy’s crowd-pleasers, including Irish coffees, Boilermakers, Half & Halfs, Dublin Drops (formerly known as Car Bombs) & Green Beer!

2026 TBD Roots and Dore Band Annual St. Patrick’s Day Show- Sunday, March 17 at 8 PM. For the third year in a row, Roots and Dore Band will perform their St. Patrick’s Day Show at Claddagh Restaurant and Irish Pub in downtown Asheville. Come enjoy a great night of music, food, libations, and fun!

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