St. Patrick’s Day is coming! You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy the celebration. Put on your stylish green outfits and check out events in Lynchburg. We always encourage you to have fun and enjoy the City as much as we do, so please drink responsibly and have a designated driver as you enjoy this pub crawl. Here’s how you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Lynchburg!
Downtown Branch First Friday – Ceilidh with Dancing strings at the Lynchburg Public Library
Friday, March 6, 2026 @ 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Shamrockin Weekend at The Vaughan Garage
Friday, March 13, 2026 – Saturday, March 14, 2026
St. Paddy’s Day 5K
Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 11:00 A.M.
Test your speed and wear green! Join runners and walkers at the annual St. Paddy’s Day 5k hosted by Park View Community Mission through Downtown Lynchburg. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit’s food for thought program. After crossing the finish line, celebrate the festivities at the Water Dog with adult beverages and food!
The Water Dog St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Sunday, March 15, 2026 @ 12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
The Water Dog
Head to The Water Dog in Downtown Lynchburg for their St. Patrick’s Day festival on March 14 and 15 where they offer 36 draft beers! This two day festival is brining live music, some vendors, festive food and all the celebrations. Try their shareable appetizers such as their parmesan crusted pretzel bites, one of their gourmet grilled cheese options or some nachos with beer cheese!
Apocalypse Ale Works
Saturday, March 14, 2026 12:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
(Image via Apocalypse)
Stop at Apocalypse Ale Works to finish off your night! They will have live music on their back porch, making it feel like the ultimate backyard party with jumbo Jenga and Connect Four. Try out one (or a few) of their craft beers and take in the St. Patrick’s Day cheer.
A celtic evening with Dancing Strings – aCADEMY cENTER OF THE aRTS mUSIC hALL
Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 8:00 P.M.
Dancing Strings is a local family band with roots here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Four artists coming together to create a dynamic quartet featuring Irish and Celtic favorites, along with pieces that hint at Appalachian roots. It is the hope and desire of Dancing Strings to bring something culturally expansive to our local community by creating a warm, engaging, and transportive experience for their audience. With numbers to get your feet stomping and an occasional waltz to dance to, this evening at the Music Hall will be a St. Patrick’s Day celebration that you and your friends won’t want to miss!
IT’S A GOLD RUSH – NO. 7 ROOFTOP BAR
Saturday, March 14 @ 9:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.
St. Patrick’s day at Iron & ale
Sunday, March 15, 2026 @ 1:00 P.M.
Grab your friends for the ultimate all day party celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Iron & Ale on March 15! Enjoy Irish food specials, drinks, face painting, yard games, and live music.
FunQuest St. Paddy’s Day Party
Tuesday, March 17 @ 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Wear green for free skate admission on March 17 for the ultimate St. Paddy’s Day Party! Then, March 22 is for the adults! This 21 and over event is a green out party from 9 PM-1 AM.
More St. Patrick’s Day Fun in March!
There are also a few other events happening during March that will help you bring in the luck of the Irish this year! So, if a pub crawl is not for you, but you still want to celebrate your Irish heritage, these events are for you.
Sedalia Center’s Celtic Festival
Saturday, March 28, 2026 @ 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
(Image via Sedalia Center)
On March 28th, you’ll be able to immerse yourself into Celtic culture at the Sedalia Center’s Celtic Festival. This even features Highland dancers, Celtic music, a sheepdog herding exhibition and a parade of clans! You’ll be able to enjoy classic pub food, a whiskey tasting and enjoy mead and Scottish Ale. There’s so much more in store at this event for you to enjoy, so make sure you save the date!
