St. Patrick's Day Festivities in Gaston County
- Melissa McCauley
- Feb 27
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 6
As March ushers in the promise of spring, Gaston County gears up for an explosion of emerald excitement with its vibrant St. Patrick's Day celebrations. From traditional Irish fare parties, the county offers a kaleidoscope of events to suit every taste and preference. Whether you're chasing leprechauns at the Whitewater Center or savoring wine and beer pairings at a local pub, there's no shortage of ways to embrace the luck of the Irish in Gaston County this St. Patrick's Day.
St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
2 Day Saint Patrick’s Day Event
March 15 - 16 | Primal Brewery
This 2-day celebration will have green beer, live music, games, and opportunities to win prizes. Wear your favorite green outfit for all this fun in Belmont this year.
St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl
March 15 | Downtown Belmont
Come on down to the 2nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl! Free T-shirts to the first 100 people starting at 1:00 pm at Station.
St. Patty's Weekend
March 15-17 | Sammy's Pub
Erin go bragh, y'all come down to the pub for corned beef, green and Irish breer, fun drink specials, live music and more!
St. Patrick's Day Weekend
March 14 - 16 | Jekyll & Hyde
Get ready to sham-rock your weekend. Join us at Jekyll & Hyde from March 14-16 for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration like no other. Enjoy live music, irresistible drink specials, and awesome swag all weekend long. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate with us.
Kickin' The Kilt Celebration
March 15 | BrickTree Brewing
The 5th annual Kickin', the Kilt Celebration at BrickTree Brewing in Lincolnton, will be a blast again this year, plus a new release of a craft beer specially crafted just for this occasion.
Green River Revival
March 15 | Whitewater Center
Watch as the Whitewater Center’s resident leprechaun transforms the river green for St. Patrick’s Day. Start the day with the Color Me Green 5K Trail Run before rafting down the river and listening to live music.
Color Me Green 5K
March 15 | Whitewater Center
Go green with a 5K color run through the trails at the Whitewater Center. Leprechaun sightings are always possible, so keep your eyes peeled. Stick around after the run for Green River Revival.
St. Paddy's Day Bar Crawl
March 15 | Downtown Gastonia
Get ready to shamrock the town in Downtown Gastonia with an epic night of green beer, live music, karaoke, DJs, and more! Put on your best St. Patrick’s Day gear and let’s get lucky as we hit some of the best spots in town.
St. Paddy's Day Bar Crawl
March 15 | Downtown Kings Mountain
Drink, dance, and celebrate St. Paddy's in style! Green beer, karaoke, and epic vibes all night long. Let the fun begin in Kings Mountain, NC.
St. Patrick's Day Bash
March 15 | Pita Wheel Gastonia
Get your shamrock on at The Wheel for St. Patty's Day in Gastonia, NC. The party will continue all weekend with beer, food specials, pop-up shops and live music.
Luck of the Irish Karaoke Party
March 15 | Cavendish
Get ready to sham-rock the mic this St. Patrick’s Day at Cavendish Brewing Company with DJ Dessy! Whether you're belting out Irish jigs, classic tunes, or your go-to karaoke banger, the stage is yours! Green beer flowing, Irish vibes all day, Karaoke party starts when you do!
Wear your best green, bring your lucky charm, and let’s party like we found the pot of gold! Party like a leprechaun with Cavendish's famously featured green beer on tap. Drinking games and let luck rule the night with your best green outfit and Irish accent.
Leprechaun Trek
March 16 | Schiele Museum
Get ready for a SHAM-rocking adventure at Schiele Museum. Scavenger hunt filled with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) challenges and riddles. Who knows? You might just find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Perfect for ages 2-7 with an accompanying adult.
St Patrick's Day
March 17 | Terra Mia
Grab your best green garb and join us for St. Patrick's Day!
St Patrick's Day
March 17 | Mayworth's
Grab your best green garb and join us for St. Patrick's Day!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Gaston County
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Gaston County with a weekend packed full of Irish charm, thrilling events, and festive fun! Whether you're chasing leprechauns, toasting with green beer, or dancing to live music, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the excitement—plan your perfect St. Patrick’s Day adventure and experience the luck of the Irish right here in Gaston County!
