Time to find your favorite emerald green gear, because everyone is Irish this weekend! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with festivals, live musical performances, a 5K Shamrock Shuffle and more during a weekend dedicated to appreciating Irish culture.
Newtown is kicking off the festivities this Thursday at the Green Parrot Restaurant with the 8th Annual Newtown Irish Festival, a jam-packed four-day celebration featuring live music, Irish step-dancing and crowd-favorite 5K Shamrock Shuffle. Shady Brook Farm invites locals and visitors alike to enjoy craft beers and performances by the Nicholl School of Irish Dance throughout the weekend. Fans of Irish tunes can look forward to the Irish Music Festival at the Bucks County Playhouse, which includes performances by The Galway Girls and The River Drivers.
Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see St. Patrick’s Day events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events calendar.
Friday, March 16
8th Annual Newtown Irish Festival
Visit Newtown this St. Patrick’s Day weekend for their 8th Annual Newtown Irish Festival, a four-day celebration featuring live music, Irish step-dancing, traditional Irish food and drinks, kid-friendly activities, as well as the popular 5K Shamrock Shuffle. The party kicks off on March 15th with a performance by the Celtic rock band, The Galway Guild, at the Green Parrot Restaurant.
When: March 16 – 18
Where: Green Parrot Restaurant
Cost: $10 cover per day
St. Paddy’s Day Celebration at Shady Brook Farm
Come to The Greenhouse at Shady Brook Farm for live Irish music and dancing by the Nicholl School of Irish Dance all weekend long! Plus enjoy locally brewed craft beer, wines from Rose Bank Winery and a lite fare menu to pair with delicious cocktails. Check online for live show times.
When: March 16 – 18
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Free to attend
Irish Music Festival at the Bucks County Playhouse
The Galway Girls are visiting the Bucks County Playhouse this Friday to keep the tradition of authentic Irish music alive thru classics like “Four Green Fields,” “Whiskey in the Jar,” “Danny Boy” and more! Come back on Saturday to hear The River Drivers and their half dozen instruments perform traditional Irish songs with a bit of Scottish flare.
When: March 16 (The Galway Girls) & March 17 (The River Drivers), 8 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $25
The Producers at the Bristol Riverside Theatre
With the worst play, worst director, and worst actors in New York, how could they go right? The Bristol Riverside Theatre presents a side-splitting tour-de-force spoofs grand, old-fashioned Broadway musicals while paying tribute to them all at the same time.
When: March 16 – 18, check online for show times
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: $45
African American Quilts: From Traditional to Contemporary at the Mercer Museum
The Mercer Museum’s newest exhibit, African American Quilts: From Traditional to Contemporary, features beautiful textile collections ranging from historical pieces of the late Cuesta Benberry to contemporary works from the Friendly Quilters of Bucks County.
When: March 16 – 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Included with admission
Fonthill Castle’s Escape Room
Mystery and intrigue await all those who dare to enter Fonthill Castle’s Escape Room. Discover Henry Mercer’s connection with the legend of Bluebeard and solve the puzzle that awaits you in an uncharted room at the top of the castle’s tower! Reserve your spot online – tickets sell out fast!
When: March 16 – 17, check online for tour times
Where: Fonthill Castle
Cost: $40
Magical & Real: Henriette Wyeth and Peter Hurd, A Retrospective at the Michener Art Museum
The James A. Michener Art Museum is unveiling Magical & Real: Henriette Wyeth and Peter Hurd, A Retrospective, an exhibition examining the work of Wyeth and Hurd’s work since 1967. The married couple’s individual artistic careers are thoughtfully examined in this new collection.
When: March 16 – 18, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $18/adult; $17/senior; $16.00/college student w/ ID; $8/kids 6-18; kids under 6 free
The Winter Unwined at Shady Brook Farm
Visit Shady Brook for an evening of live acoustic music, locally brewed craft beer and wines from Rose Bank Winery. The Kitchen will also offer lite fare to pair with your drinks.
When: March 16 – 17, 7 p.m.
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Free to attend
Red Velvet at The Heritage Center Theatre
Catch the debut of the Actors’ NET of Bucks County’s latest production, Red Velvet. In the early 1800s, a black American Shakespearean actor finds he is not welcome on the London stage, but triumphs in Europe.
When: March 16 – 18, 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday); 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: The Heritage Center Theatre
Cost: $10 – $20
Virtually Rudy: New Dimensions in Sculpture at the Michener Art Museum
Join the Michener for the debut of their new innovative exhibition, Virtually Rudy: New Dimensions in Sculpture. Rudy sculptures will appear alongside their digital representations, exploring the intersection between 20th century art and 21st century technology.
When: March 16 – 18, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $18/adult; $17/senior; $16.00/college student w/ ID; $8/kids 6-18; kids under 6 free
Celebrate Art! Exhibit
Celebrate Youth Art Month with students from Bristol High School and Harry S. Truman High School along with the Artists of Bristol on the Delaware (AOB) in an annual exhibit titled, Celebrate Art! Be sure to cast your vote for the People’s Choice awards during the four-week exhibition.
When: March 16 – 18, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library
Cost: Free to attend
Jim West’s Dinosaurs at Sellersville Theater
Bring the family to Sellersville Theater to hang out with Stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex as Jim West brings the age of the dinosaurs to life! Enjoy prehistory as he mixes storytelling with the latest dinosaur discoveries, dinopuppet making ideas and a rich musical score of Mozart, Beethoven, and Prokofiev.
When: March 16 -17, check online for showtimes
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $10
Saturday, March 17
Hops & Headlocks at Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company is hosting their first ever wrestling event: Hops & Headlocks! The event pits rival breweries NCBC and Against the Grain, while featuring live matches from WrestlePro’s talented roster. Plus, attended can try a new collaboration beer from Neshaminy Creek and Against the Grain called FOUR CORNERS QUAD at the event!
When: March 17, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door
4th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade & Celtic Fest
Visit Grove Park for the Pennridge Chamber of Commerce's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Parade & Celtic Fest, which promises a fun day for the whole family. Enjoy craft vendors, Celtic games, Irish dancing, food vendors, men's kilt contest, Soda Bread Bake Off, beer tent and live music.
When: March 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: The Grove Park
Cost: Free to attend
Pops Concert – St. Patrick’s Day Musical Magic!
Wear your Emerald Isle Green and join the Bucks County Symphony Orchestra for their annual Pops Concert, featuring acclaimed Irish Tenor Robert White, for an evening of Irish song, nostalgia and bonhomie. Pack a picnic of hor d' oeuvres and libation gather some friends and make it a great evening. Reservations are required.
When: March 17, 6 p.m.
Where: Delaware Valley University Student Center Auditorium
Cost: $60
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration at Crossing Vineyards and Winery
One day is not enough! Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all weekend at Crossing Vineyards and start Spring on a “green” note with craft beers, live music and seasonal food and wine pairings. Try their signature “Luck o’ the Irish” cocktail while you’re there!
When: March 17 – 18, 1 – 5 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
St. Paddy’s Day Celebration at McCoole’s
Join McCoole’s Red Lion Brewery and ‘Get Your Irish On’ this Saint Patrick’s Day. Celebrate St. Paddy's Day at our Irish Gastropub with live music, Bagpipes and Daybreak Folk. Irish fare, great beers, and more available. Reservations are required.
When: March 17, 6 – 11:30 p.m.
Where: McCoole’s Red Lion Brewery
Cost: Free to attend
Mardi Gras Murder Mystery Dinner at Fisher’s Tudor House
Spend an evening investigating a murder at the annual VooDoo Ball while trying delicious cuisine during this Mardi Gras-themed murder mystery dinner at Fisher’s Tudor House.
When: March 17, 7 p.m.
Where: Fisher’s Tudor House
Cost: $57.99
Live Music at the (Crossing) Vineyard!
Stop by Crossing Vineyards any weekend this Winter and relax with a “Crossing Cocktail,” a frosty YARDS Beer, or wine by the glass or bottle. “Un-wined” after a busy work week with live music and dancing.
When: March 17 – 18, 1 – 5 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Pay as you go
Sunday, March 18
The Oak Ridge Boys at Sellersville Theater
Don’t miss your chance to see country music legends, The Oak Ridge Boys, perform their chart-topping hits live at the Sellersville Theater this weekend!
When: March 18, 3 – 6 p.m.
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $50 - $69.50
Vivaldi & Company: Sparkling Instrumental Works in the Italian Style
Artistic director Lewis R. Baratz and La Fiocco invite you to “Vivaldi & Company: Sparkling Instrumental Works in the Italian Style,” featuring Baroque concertos and sonatas for oboe and strings by Vivaldi, Albinoni, A. Scarlatti, Stradella, Lotti, and Brehy.
When: March 18, 3 – 5 p.m.
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church
Cost: $25
Middle Creek WMA Field Trip at Peace Valley Nature Center
Join the Peace Valley Nature Center on a trip to the Wildlife Management Area to visit on of Pennsylvania top spots for birding. Check out beautiful overlooks and bird blinds as you explore the property during the Spring Migration. Reservations are required.
When: March 18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center (pick-up)
Cost: $12
