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The 2025 St. Paddy’s Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 15th, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Highland Cows, watch Highland Games, visit local crafters, participate in a fun run, and enjoy live Irish music, food, and drinks. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.Get into the St. Paddy’s spirit with live Irish music during Shamrockin’ on the Plaza in front of the International Storytelling Center with Sigean beginning at 5 p.m. The group’s seven members create a foot-stomping blend of traditional dance tunes and moving ballads through acoustic instruments. Sigean has performed at the Knoxville Irish Festival, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion Festival, Big Stone Celtic Festival, and many others.
Join the Appalachian Highlands Celts in Storytelling Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. as they bring Highland Games to Jonesborough. Enjoy demonstrations from group members and even try your hand to see if you have what it takes to be a Highland Games athlete. The Appalachian Highlands Celts will guide you through the safety of performing in the games and show you step-by-step techniques. Visitors can try their hand at the stone throw, sheaf toss, archery, weapons demonstration, and a shillelagh lecture. Throw on your best kilt and get ready to show your strength.
Support the Washington County Animal Shelter by participating in St. Paddy’s Cause For The Paws Brew Fun Run! Participants can make a monetary donation to the shelter in advance or on the day of the run, and then runners will select a picture of a shelter animal to place on their back. The runner who receives first place will receive a gift basket, and the pet chosen by the winner will also receive one.
The run will begin in front of the Courthouse on Main Street and take you down to Depot Street Brewing for a free small pour of beer or root beer. It will then loop back to the Storytelling Center for food, libations, and live Irish music! Participants are welcome to walk, jog, or run the route. Dogs are not permitted inside Depot Street Brewery or in the outdoor seating area but are welcome to participate in the run.
The Fun Run is open to all ages and has no entry fee. However, we ask that you sign up in advance below. On the form, you can choose to donate to the Animal Shelter and run in honor of a homeless pet. You can also donate at check-in on the day of the run. A donation is not required to participate, but it is appreciated.
Main Street Cafe will serve bangers and mash from 11am-7pm.
During Shamrockin’ on the Plaza, enjoy a beer garden brought to you by Main Street Cafe and Catering with beer from Depot Street Brewing. Main Street Café and Catering will also provide a special menu of Irish foods consisting of bangers and mash with onion gravy and beef stew. Food and drink will begin being served at 4 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive dressed in kilts, leprechaun outfits, or simply all decked out in green.
For more information about Jonesborough’s St. Paddy’s Celebration please call 423.753.1010.
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117 Boone St, Jonesborough, TN, United States, Tennessee 37659
