St. Patrick's Day in Fredericksburg
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these Fredericksburg area weekend events.
St. Patrick's Day in Fredericksburg
The leprechaun outside Visit Irish Eyes, fine gifts and imports in Fredericksburg, Va. Photo by Susan Larson for Patch.
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- When: Friday - Sunday, March 15, 16, 17; 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.
- Where: Park Lane Tavern
- Why Go: Live music, traditional Irish fare, green cask condition real ale.
- Cost: FREE admission. Pay for food and beverages.
Follow the Route of the Irish Brigade - 3rd Annual Scavenger Hunt
- When: Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m.
- Where: Colonial Tavern
- Why Go: Follow the route of the Irish Brigade to find clues throughout Fredericksburg. T-shirts, food and drinks will be provided.
- Price: $10, adults; $5, children
- When: Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Where: Spotsylvania County Business Park to the Blue & Gray Brewing Co.
- Why Go: Live music, corned beef and cabbage, Irish dance songs, magician and more.
- Price: FREE
Sir James Galway - UMW Philharmonic Orchestra
- When: Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.
- Where: University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium
- Why Go: Noted as the "Man with the Golden Flute," Sir James Galway is sure to impress with his classical flute repertoire.
- Price: $35 - $70
- When: Saturday, March 16, 8 p.m.
- Where: Hard Times Cafe
- Why Go: Live music, a sexy hot rod contest, DJ, prizes and more to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
- Price: $5
The Fredericksburg Capital Ale House St. Patrick's Day Celebration
- When: Sunday, March 17, Noon - 11:30 p.m.
- Where: Capital Ale House Fredericksburg
- Entertainment by Wayne Jordan and University of Mary Washington Eagle Pipe Band. Door proceeds benefit Fredericksburg SPCA.
- Price: $2 door fee to benefit SPCA.
- When: Sunday, March 17, 1 - 7 p.m.
- Where: The Inn at the Olde Silk Mill
- Why Go: Rock out to five live bands, enjoy Irish fare, a cash bar, and play cornhole. Proceeds go towards Community Outreach Inc.
- Price: $5
St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Showdown
- When: Sunday, March 17, 2 p.m.
- Where: Brock's Riverside Grill
- Why Go: Live music, hot dog slam-down challenge, the leprechaun lift, drink specials and more going on all day.
- Price: FREE
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Park Lane Tavern
1 Towne Centre Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA -
Colonial Tavern, Home to the Irish Brigade
406 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA -
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Inn at The Olde Silk Mill
1707 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA
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Brock's Riverside Grill
530 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA -
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Capital Ale House-Fredericksburg
917 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA -
SPCA
10819 Courthouse Rd, Fredericksburg, VA
Susan Larson
9:44 am on Saturday, March 16, 2013
St. Patrick's Day at Wegmans! http://tinyurl.com/a4vamxq
Susan Larson
9:54 am on Saturday, March 16, 2013
Adding this now: The Fredericksburg Capital Ale House: Sunday March 17th, entertainment by Wayne Jordan Noon-11:30pm and Eagle Pipes & Drums. Door proceeds benefit Fred SPCA. Thank you, Matthew!