The city is going green — we’re talking the music, parties, food, and drink of St. Patrick’s Day in Asheville. So here are a few ways to sham-rock out this weekend.
If you’re craving a pint + a party
Really Lucked Up | Friday, March 14- Sunday, March 16 | Times vary | DSSOLVR | Free | Get your greens in liquid form and fill your belly with Boy Howdy so you can enjoy a weekend of live music, trivia, and coffee pop-ups.
St. Patrick’s Day at Wicked Weed Brewing | Saturday, March 15 | 2-6 p.m. | Wicked Weed Brewing | Free | Jam to live music and imbibe on beer, cocktail specials, and a whiskey sampling with Roe & Co. Irish Whiskey.
The Official Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl | Saturday, March 15 | 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | Catawba Brewing Co. | $18+ | Good times and green drinks abound at this festive St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl — your ticket includes two drinks.
Green Day Party | Saturday, March 15 | 3-6 p.m. | Hi-Wire Biltmore Village | Free | Channel your pop-punk edge for this party — belt out your favorite anthems and add your favorite emo musings to the lyric wall.
Weaverville Shamrock Festival | Sunday, March 16 | 2-6 p.m. | Florida Ave. & Merchants Alley | Free | Cherish the luck of the Irish with a family-friendly day filled with games, hot dogs, craft brews, and live music.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | Monday, March 17 | 1-10:30 p.m. | Jack of the Wood | Free | Sip on a Guinness and dig into shepherd’s pie while tapping your toe to traditional Irish tunes from local musicians.
If you want a unique celebration
St. Waggy’s Day | Saturday, March 15 | 12-2 p.m. | Burton Street Community Center | Free | Dress up your pup for a special holiday party with plenty of treats (and some for their owners, too).
St. Patrick’s Day Drag Brunch | Sunday, March 16 | Times vary | The Hideaway by Ella Events | $30+ | Hosted by Alexis Black, the brunch will feature eight dazzling performances and lots of pure Irish delight — proceeds benefit the Tzedek Social Justice Fund.
Irish Chili Cook-Off | Sunday, March 16 | 2-4 p.m. | Sweeten Creek Brewing | $5+ | An Asheville Beer Choir performance, green beer, an Irish red ale release, and lots of delicious chili — enter a culinary team or attend just to taste.
St. Patrick’s Day at Well Played | Monday, March 17 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Well Played Board Game Cafe | Free | Don your green for a day of free gameplay.
Irish Pop Culture Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | The Whale Outpost | Free | Test your knowledge to earn the pot of gold (aka a prize).