St. Patrick’s Day (2026): Family-Friendly in Columbia, SC

Irish Fest Camden

2203 Airline Drive, Camden, SC – Kershaw County Airport
March 7th, 2026
Irish Fest Camden Website

Irish Fest Camden: 2026 Info

Saturday, March 7th, 2026 in Camden, SC lots of Irish music, pipes, dance, food, and even Irish history presentations will be enjoyed. Tickets to Irish Fest Camden are $20 per person, $5 per child ages 2- 12. Free under 2. Please note that if you plan to purchase tickets at the gate, the price increases by $5, and it is CASH ONLY.

St. Pat’s in Five Points

Saturday, March 14th, 2026 Celebrating 44 years, St. Pat’s in Five Points has become a Columbia, SC St. Patrick’s Day tradition. The event features a St. Patrick’s Day parade, lots of music, food, and a children’s play area. General Admission tickets purchased in advance are $37.65 but increase at the gate on the day of the event. This is a cashless event. Purchase tickets for St. Pat’s in Five Points online.

St. Pat’s in Five Points 2026 Schedule of Events

• 7:30 am Get to the Green 10k
• 7:45 am Get to the Green 5k
• 8:00 am Get to the Green 1-mile family fun run
• 10 am Gates open
• 10 am St. Pat’s Parade along Devine Street (beginning at Sims Avenue)
• 10 am – 6 pm Children’s Playland opens (Pot O’ Gold Playland)
• 11 am – 7 pm Live music begins on multiple stages

Steel-nanigans: Steel Hands Brewing

Head to Steel Hands Brewing, February 21st, 2026 for a sham-rockin’ good time! This exciting event includes live music, food, and more.

Steel-nanigans Schedule of Events/Live Music

• 1 pm – 5 pm: Reggie Sullivan Band
• 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Soda City Brass Band

Tartan Day South: Celtic Festival

March 26th, 2026 – March 29th- Cayce, SC Tartan Day South This is a huge Celtic Festival. If you want to enjoy Celtic heritage, this is an event you’ll want to check out. Tartan Day South features live music, Celtic and traditional concerts and dance, as well as Highland Games.

You’ll see sheep dog and bird of prey exhibitions, enjoy traditional foods, pipe bands, kids’ rides and play area, drum circle, car show, learn about Scottish Military History, and much more. Ticket prices will vary depending on what days you’d like to attend. The main event is March 28th. Tickets for that are $20 per person, ages 12 and up. Under 12 is free. The Friday, March 27th Celtic Concert tickets are $10 per person ages 12 and up. Under 12 is free. Purchase Tartan Day South tickets online.  

Home Depot Kids Workshops- Leprechaun Trap

Head to your local Home Depot Kids Workshop on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, from 9 am – 12 pm to build your own Leprechaun trap! Even though the monthly event is free, you must preregister for this event.

Columbia, SC St. Patrick’s Day Events and Things to Do

We covered the big festivals already, but here are some more ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with crafts, music, food, story times, and more.