St. Patrick’s Day events to attend in Beaufort County this year. IrishFest is back!
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up in just a few weeks on March 17, which lands on a Friday this year.
Are you planning on celebrating?
Aside from wearing your most festive green attire, donning shamrocks, looking for rainbows or even getting a popular Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s, there are local events in Beaufort County to help get you as festive as you wish.
This year in Beaufort County, Hilton Head Island is taking the stage for holiday celebrations. IrishFest will be occurring on March 11 and 12 to kick off the week of St. Patrick’s Day as well as a special scavenger hunt the following Saturday, hosted by The Salty Dog Cafe in Sea Pines.
If you’re looking for any events closer to home, try contacting your favorite restaurant or pub for any specials they may have to celebrate the occasion.
If you don’t know of any in your area, try Katie O’ Donald’s in Bluffton or Rosie O’ Grady’s Pub in Beaufort.
St. Patrick’s Day parades and events in Beaufort County
The Hilton Head IrishFest Saturday Concert is a part of the two-day IrishFest celebration on Hilton Head Island. The Saturday Concert will be the 2nd Annual Irish Concert in Celebration Park after its inaugural year in 2022 and will take place from 4-7 p.m. on March 11 at the park, which can be found adjacent to Coligny Plaza on the island’s south end. This is a free event for all to attend.
The Hilton Head IrishFest Parade is set to occur on March 12 during Hilton Head’s two-day IrishFest event. Wear your most fun green attire for the event as it is South Carolina’s oldest St. Patrick’s Day parade and is Hilton Head’s 38th annual parade for the holiday. The event will primarily take place on Pope Avenue as it is set to occur near the entrance of the Lowcountry Celebration Park, continue on Pope Avenue, and end at Park Plaza. The parade will begin at 3 p.m.
- Salty Dog’s Shamrockin’ Scavenger Hunt will take place at 9 a.m. on March 18. The event is free for all to attend and can be found at the Salty Dog Cafe in Sea Pines. The scavenger hunt will last until 11 a.m. and a St. Patrick’s Day inspired breakfast will be served to guests on the waterfront from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.
This story was originally published March 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM.
