St. Patrick's Day is Tuesday, March 17, and there are tons of great events going on around Tampa Bay to celebrate the luck of the Irish!
Paddy Fest is set to take place at Williams Park in St. Pete from March 13 to March 15, and will include everything from games to live entertainment, Irish cuisine, and of course, Guinness and green beer!
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>The event will include everything from games to live entertainment and, of course, Irish cuisine. The event also benefits a good cause—a portion of the proceeds will go toward Ocean Aid 360, a St. Pete-based non-profit that focuses on marine habitat restoration. Early bird admission is $5 (it will be $10 per day), and kids ages 13 and younger are free to attend.
Keep reading to learn more about this event and what to know before you go.
What can you expect at Paddy Fest?
Live Entertainment
What would be an Irish celebration without some true Irish entertainment? You can experience the sounds of bagpipers, live DJs, and more. You can view the full schedule here.
Vendors
There will be over 40 vendors at Paddy Fest selling everything from food to apparel, to home goods. Some of the confirmed vendors that you can peruse while you're there are:
- American Irish Luck, LLC
- Scottish Store Online
- NoirVibe Stduio
- Sparkle and Shimmer
- Bronze Hibiscus Candles
- Sunnyside Dispensary
- Morgan Exteriors
- Furman Marketing
- Julia's Natural Shop
- Aloha Glow
- Gulf to Bay Permanent Jewelry
- Boston Bill Sunglasses
- Tornado Potato
In addition to local vendors, you can also purchase Paddy's Fest official merchandise while you're there. You can check out a full list of vendors and official merchandise on Paddy Fest's site.
Irish Eats and Food Trucks
Festival goers can pop into Mary Margaret's Old Irish Tavern. Mary Margaret's is St. Pete's authentic Irish Tavern and will be serving their traditional Irish food and whiskeys along with proper pints. The restaurant is located at the end of the park at 29 3rd. Street South.
There will also be several food trucks on-site such as Charm City Eats, La Strada Mobile Kitchen, Galvin's Goodies, Pamz Pizza Cones, Currywurst Truck SRQ, and Johnny Nevada's Tamale Tacos.
And of course, what would a St. Paddy's Day celebration be without Irish beer and whiskey? There will be multiple bars spread throughout the festival.
Kids' Zone
If you have kids in tow, there will be plenty of activities to keep them occupied while you sip on green beer. This year's Kids' Zone is the largest in history, featuring several bounce houses, giant slides, lawn games, a Gaga Ball Pit, a 90-foot obstacle course, and more@
Paddy Fest details and location
Where:
Williams Park
350 2nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL
When?
March 13-15 2026
How much is admission?
Friday tickets are free online for those ages 21+.
Saturday and Sunday tickets are $25, and kids 14 years and under are free.
Upgrade to a weekend pass and go all three days for $39.19, or grab VIP passes for $87.21 per person.
Website: paddyfeststpete.com
All images courtesy of Paddy Fest St. Pete