Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations in Asheville, NC

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It’s time to break out your green clothes and shamrock swagSt. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner.

If you’re looking to spend the March 17 holiday with some local celebrationsyou’ve hit the jackpot. We’ve rounded up six local parties, where you can raise a glass of Guinness, snack on Irish fare + shake your shamrocks.

The 5th Annual Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Crawl, Twin Leaf Brewery, 144 Coxe Ave.

This bar crawl, which has everything from pints to jello shots,begins at Twin Leaf Brewery and includes stops at Banks Ave. Bar, Hi-Wire Brewing, and Dalton Distillery. Bonus: Hit the after party from 10 p.m.-12 a.m.

St. Pat’s at Daddy Mac’s, 161 Biltmore Ave.

What pairs best with Irish drink specials and tasty bites like fish and chips + corned beef and cabbage egg rolls? Why, live music and the chance to win prizes including a $100 gift card, of course.

St Patrick’s Day Celebration and Giveaway, Highland Brewing Downtown, 56 Patton Ave.

Asheville’s OG brewery is offering its red Gaelic ale and Jameson specials alongside performances from Alissa Nordmoe and Jude Brothers. You can also enter to win a rad mini Gaelic fridge.

St. Paddy’s Party at Blue Ghost Brewing Company, 125 Overland Rd., Fletcher

Come for the release of Houlighan’s Dry Irish Stout + Amber’s Boompa Irish Red Ale, stay for bites from The Hungry Ghost and Diggity Doughnuts food truck. Oh, and there’s also green Leprechaun LAGA and St. Patrick’s Day-themed trivia.

St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, Downtown Weaverville

Looking for family-friendly festivities? Find it at the first annual Weaverville St. Patrick’s Day Party. Enjoy food, drinks, a costume contest, raffle, and live music.

Green on the Green 9 Hole Disc Golf Tournament , Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy.

Want something out of the ordinary? Try Highland’s first mini disc golf tournament, featuring two rounds of nine holes.Bonus: the No. 1 male + female finishers win a $20 Highland gift card. Register.

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