Lucky to Live in Dublin: Michaela’s Guide to the 60th Annual St. Patrick’s Festival

It is officially our favorite time of year in Dublin. March brings Dublin to life in a special way each year, and 2025 is extra special because it marks the 60^th anniversary of the St. Patrick’s Festival. This six decade-long tradition has stood the test of time – with annual favorites everyone looks forward to and new events added year after year.

We asked Premier Properties of Dublin Realtor® Michaela Rowland to share a guide of her favorite events again this year. See below for her recommendations. And, if you’d like a complete list of this year’s events, you can find them online here (and you can download a brochure to take with you here).

Michaela’s Favorites:

• Pig in The Park BBQ Championship
  • March 7 | 5-11pm AND March 8 | 9am-3pm (Market on Madison)
  • More information: https://visitdublinga.org/event/pig-park-bbq-championship/2025-03-07/
• Leprechaun Contest
  • March 10 | 6-8pm (Dublin High School Auditorium)
  • $5 for adults; $3 for children ages 3-12; free for children under 3 years old
  • More information: https://visitdublinga.org/event/st-patricks-leprechaun-contest/
• Exchange Club Pancake Supper
  • March 13 | 4-8pm (Dublin Middle School)
  • $10 tickets in advance | $12 at the door
  • More information: https://visitdublinga.org/event/st-patricks-pancake-supper/
• Leprechaun Road Race
  • March 15 (Super Saturday) | 8-10am (Dublin High School’s Old Gymnasium)
  • $20-$35
  • More information: https://visitdublinga.org/event/leprechaun-road-race/
• St. Patrick’s Arts & Crafts Festival
  • March 15 (Super Saturday) | 9am-4pm (Market on Madison)
  • More information: https://visitdublinga.org/event/st-patricks-arts-crafts-festival/
• Dublin St. Patrick’s Parade
  • March 15 (Super Saturday) | 10am-12pm (Downtown Dublin)
  • More information: https://visitdublinga.org/event/dublin-st-patricks-parade/
• Music & Munchies in Downtown Dublin
  • March 15 (Super Saturday) | 5:30-10pm (West Jackson Street in Downtown Dublin)
  • $35
  • More information: https://visitdublinga.org/event/music-munchies-in-downtown-dublin/
• Balloon Fest & Glow
  • March 21 | 5:30-9pm AND March 22 | 7:30pm (Dublin Civitan Fairgrounds)
  • More information: https://visitdublinga.org/event/st-patricks-balloon-fest-glow/2025-03-21/

This year, Super Saturday (a day FILLED with St. Patrick’s festivities) is on Saturday, March 15.

We’re excited to see you around town! And if you see Michaela or any of the other Premier Properties of Dublin team members, be sure to tell them hello!