Where to go, what to do, and where to eat on St. Patrick’s Day in Lexington, KY 2016:
St. Patrick’s Calendar:
Danú: A St. Patrick’s Celebration at Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, Mar 15. Danú is a traditional Irish ensemble hailing from County Waterford, Ireland. For two decades, they have performed around the globe using instruments such as flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, and bouzouki.
On Thursday, Mar 17, Centro’s doors open at 3 pm and there will be leprechaun juice, PBR pints, and shots of Old Rip Van Winkle while supplies last.
On Thursday, Mar 17, the doors open at 11 am and don’t close until 2:30 am at O’Neill’s Annual St. Patrick Day Celebration. Radio 80 takes the main stage, and there will also be door prizes, traditional Irish food, and much more.
On Mar 17, St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at the Holly Hill Inn features Irish Favorites as Chef Ouita’s restaurant visits Ireland for their Around the World in 80 Days Winter Dinner Club. Wear green!
The Pub at The Mall hosts a St. Paddy’s celebration on Mar 17 as well. There will be specials on jello shots, Guinness, green beer, and Irish whiskey. There will also be Guinness stew, banger dogs, and other Irish cuisine. Liam’s Fancy play live music from 8 – 11 pm.
Lynagh’s on 384 Woodland is hosting a St. Patrick’s Celebration on Mar 17, including Irish food and drink specials, and of course, green beer.
St. Patrick’s Weekend at Fort Boonesborough State Park from Mar 18 – Mar 20. There will be a shamrock hunt, a camper decoration contest, a treasure hunt, NCAA basketball on the satellite TV, free putt-putt, free historic tours, and more. There is also a continental breakfast on Sunday. For more info, call 859.527.3454.
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