Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. There’s lots to do to celebrate the occasion. Here’s what’s happening in the Greater Flint Area and beyond!
Thursday, Mar. 15 St. Patrick’s Day Box Lunch Sale
Catholic Charities is hosting their annual St. Patrick’s Day Box Lunch Sale from 10am to 1pm. The box lunch includes a corned beef sandwich, chips, coleslaw, a pickle and a treat for $7. You can pre-order your box lunch by visiting the website.
Fri. Mar. 16 Flint Farmers’ Market St Paddy’s 1/2K Draft Dash and Beer Fest
1/2 K Draft Dash and Beer Fest: Draft Dash tickets include a full beer after the race, sample tickets, a St Paddy’s beer glass, and a race bib.
Beer Fest only: Beer Fest tickets include 10 sample tickets for beer and a St Paddy’s beer glass.
5:45-10pm
Flint Farmers’ Market 300 E 1st St, Flint
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Sat. Mar. 17 Hibernian’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
11:30am: Photos and Presentation to the Honorees at St. Michael’s Church at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Saginaw Street.
12:02pm: Mass of St. Patrick at St. Michael’s Church at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Saginaw Street.
Immediately following Mass: Irish Family Walk to the McFarlan Park on Saginaw Street from 1:30pm-6
St. Patrick’s Day Party: Irish Dancing, food and a whole bunch of fun! There is a buffet for $10, which includes chicken, corned beef and cabbage, salad, vegetables and dessert. The entertainment will be provided from 1:30-6pm at St. Matthew’s Church 706 Beach St, Flint
Sat. Mar. 17 Pot O’ Gold Race
Join in the fun at the 38th annual St. Patrick’s Day Pot O’ Gold Road Race (4Mile Run and Walk) at 2pm. Every finisher gets a medal. Proceeds go to the Crim Fitness Foundation.
Downtown Flint
Sat. March 17 St. Patrick’s Day at Davison Farmers’ Market
Have some family fun at the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Davison Farmers’ Market. You will enjoy a special visit from Lucky the Leprechaun! This sneaky leprechaun will be hiding several gold coins throughout the market. If you’re lucky enough to find one, turn into the office for a special prize. Keep a sharp eye out at the market and see if you’re able to find one! Irish recipes will be available – pick up all the ingredients at the market, take home and prepare. Market vendors will have specialty products such as Irish baked goods, meats, cheeses and more! 10am-3pm
8110 E Court St, Davison, Michigan 48423
Sat. Mar. 17 Local Bar Specials
Visit your favorite pub or restaurant to enjoy some Irish fare, drink specials and entertainment!
Here are a few suggestions:
Blackstone’s Pub & Grill
531 Saginaw St, Flint
Timothy’s Pub
2890 Robert T Longway Blvd, Flint
Bar Louie
4360 Miller Rd Suite E-1, Flint
Sherman’s Lounge
4211 Fenton Rd, Flint
The Agitated Grape
310 N Main St, Davison
The Corner Bar
4015 Owen Rd, Fenton,
Blackthorn Pub
105 S Saginaw St, Holly