St Patrick's Festivities in Gaston County
Updated: Mar 12
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 to punk rock 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 Veronét Vineyards, 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
3 Day Saint Patrick’s Day Event
March 15 - 17 | Primal Brewery
This 3-day celebration will have green beer, live music, food specials, games, and opportunities to win prizes. Wear your favorite green outfit for all this fun in Belmont this year.
3 Day St Patrick's Day Event
March 15 - 17 | Sammy's Pub Belmont
Grab your best garb and join the three day event at Sammy's Pub in Belmont. Live Music, corn beef, green and Irish beer and fun.
St Patrick's Day Weekend
March 15 - 17 | Jekyll & Hyde
Get ready to sham-rock your weekend. Join us at Jekyll & Hyde from March 15-17 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.
St. Patty’s Punk Rock Party
March 15 | The Rooster
Longshot Odds headlines this St Patrick's Day Punk Rock Party with Skewer Rat, Squirt Vile, and Trash Candice. All ages show in downtown Gastonia, NC.
St Patrick's Tasting
March 15 | Veronét Vineyards
This St. Patrick's themed event celebrates tradition and indulgence, harmonizing rich textures and bold flavors paired with beer and wine for a fun and fantastic night out. Family-style seating at farmhouse tables as the resident Wine Sommelier and Beer Cicerone walk you through a pairing of 3 wines & beer paired with house-made Irish bites.
Kicking The Kilt
March 16 | BrickTree Brewing
The 4th 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 16 | 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 16 | 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. Patrick's Day Bash
March 16 & 17 | Pita Wheel Gastonia
Get your shamrock on at The Wheel for St. Patty's Weekend in Gastonia, NC. The party will continue all weekend with beer, food specials, pop-up shops and live music.
Who’s your Paddy Party
March 16 | CityCade
Head to CityCade, lads and lassies, to celebrate the best holiday in Gastonia, NC. Wear your green or suffer a pinch. Green beer will flow, and a unique selection of Irish-themed melodies will be available.
St Patrick's Day
March 17 | 115 Craft
Celebrate St Patrick's Day at 115 Craft in McAdenville, NC, with a special Irish-style menu from Souper Chef food truck, and Guinness will be on tap.
St. Patrick's Day
March 17 | The Lodge
Grab your green garb for St. Patrick's Day in Belmont, NC. Walk the town and enjoy the hometown atmosphere.
St. Patrick's Day Party
March 17 | Cavendish
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 17 | 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.
March Plant Swap & Shop at Traust
March 18 | Traust Brewing
The monthly plant swap and shop extraordinaire at Traust Brewing in Mount Holly. Bring a plant to swap, or just come to shop!
