Do you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Columbia, SC? This season of all things Irish means festivals, food, parades, crafts, and all kinds of events. Here’s what’s happening around Columbia for Saint Patrick’s Day 2025.
Irish Fest Camden
2203 Airline Drive, Camden, SC – Kershaw County Airport
March 1st, 2025
Irish Fest Camden Website
Irish Fest Camden: 2025 Info
Saturday, March 1st, 2025 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, $7 per child ages 2- 12. Free under 2. Please note that if you plan to purchase tickets at the gate, it is CASH ONLY.
St. Pat’s in Five Points
Saturday, March 15th, 2025 Celebrating 43 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 $30 but increase to $35 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 2025 Schedule of Events
- 7:30 am Get to the Green 5k, 10k and 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 Friday, March 14th, 11:00 am – Sunday, March 16th, 8:00 pm for a sham-rockin’ good time! This exciting event includes live music, vendors, nonprofit booths, and more.
Steel-nanigans Schedule of Events/Live Music
- March 14th: 6 pm – 10 pm: Martha’s Vault
- March 15th: 1 pm – 4 pm: Mel Washington, 5 pm – 9 pm: TBA
- March 16th: 1 pm – 4 pm: Scotty Taylor Duo
Tartan Day South: Celtic Festival
April 3rd – April 6th, 2025 Cayce, SC Tartan Day South So, it’s technically not for St. Patrick’s Day as this huge Celtic Festival takes place at the beginning of April. However, 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 April 5th. Tickets for that are $20 per person, ages 12 and up. Under 12 is free. The Friday, April 4th Celtic Concert tickets are $10 per person ages 12 and up. Under 12 is free. Purchase Tartan Day South tickets online.
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.
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