Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day The Upstate Way

Saint Patrick’s Day may be a celebration of Irish culture and heritage, but you don’t need to be from the Emerald Isle to enjoy the many St. Pat’s events around the Hudson Valley. And although green beer and pub crawls abound, there’s so much more to do around the region. Looking for the best St. Patrick’s day events in the Hudson valley? We’ve got you covered, from live music to festive craft nights to comedy shows, here’s a rundown of St. Patrick’s celebrations.

Activities run from March 7th – March 23rd,  2024

PARAMOUNT THEATER | Peekskill NY | @paramounttheaterhv 

Andy Cooney’s Irish Cabaret Celebration | March 7th @ 7:30 pm

An evening of the arts awaits at the Paramount, featuring Irish music, dance, and comedy. Andy Cooney performs his hit recordings of Irish standards, and performances continue with the Emerald Fire Irish Dancers, Celtic singer Ciara Fox, and comedian George Casey.

IRISH CULTURAL CENTER HUDSON VALLEY | Kingston NY | @icchudsonvalley

Kingston Shamrock Run + St. Patrick’s Day Parade | March 10th race @ 12:50 pm; parade @ 1 pm

Kingston offers one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Hudson Valley, starting with their two-mile Shamrock Run that culminates at the Kingston waterfront, followed by an afternoon parade that follows the same route down Broadway. If you are interested in the official lineup, click HERE.

CREW RESTAURANT & BAR | Poughkeepsie NY | @crewrestaurant

St. Patrick’s Paint and Sip | March 11th @ 6:30 pm

If you’ve ever tried a paint-and-sip, you know it’s an undeniably good time—and even better when it’s hosted at a lauded restaurant and wine bar. Art Party by Toni’s seasonal paint-and-sip event presents a St. Pat ‘s-themed painting tutorial to enjoy with friends over Crew’s fab wine selection. Seating is limited and can be reserved at [email protected].

THE LOCAL | Saugerties NY | @thelocalsaugerties | Inside+Out Spotlight

Irish Bluegrass w/ JigJam | March 12 @ 7 pm

Hailing from Offaly and Tipperary, Irish quartet JigJam brings a heady cross of bluegrass and Irish folk to The Local, Saugerties’ new multi-arts venue, a few days before the big holiday. This award-winning band has captivated audiences around the world with their energy-fueled sets, sure to bring you to your feet in The Local’s intimate space.

COLONY WOODSTOCK | Woodstock NY | @colonywoodstockny | Inside+Out Spotlight

The Dublin City Ramblers w/ Boston Blackthorne (duo) | March 15 @ 8 pm
St. Paddy’s Day show w/ AJ Lee & Blue Summit! | March 17 @ 8 pm

The Colony in Woodstock offers two great events in honor of St. Paddy’s Day. On March 15th, catch the legendary Dublin City Ramblers, an Irish band that’s blazed a trail for folk music for more than 50 years. Boston Blackthorne, an award-winning Celtic duo, opens the set. On St. Patrick’s Day, AJ Lee & Blue Summit are in town from Cali’s Bay Area to perform their unique bluegrass sound inspired by a gumbo of influences from country to soul to swing and jam.

VOSBURGH BREWING CO | Elizaville NY | @vosburghbrewing

St. Patrick’s Weekend at Vosburgh  | March 16 @ 6-9 pm + March 17 @ 2-5 pm

Enjoy all things Irish all weekend at Vosburgh Brewing Company. On St. Pat’s Eve, catch the Little Creek Band, a country-rock-Irish band described as “Clancy Brothers meet Johnny Cash meet Jimmy Page.” On the big day, stop by the brewery between 1-5 pm to enjoy Irish food and live music by the McGroovin’ Duo, a high-energy Celtic rock band from Kingston performing a variety of classic Irish tunes mixed with originals.

PEARL MOON WOODSTOCK | Woodstock NY | @pearlmoonwoodstock | Inside+Out Spotlight

St Patrick’s Eve w/ Black Mountain Symphony | March 16 @ 9 pm

Come get down with the baddest, dancin’est Celtic prog band around! No cover + drink specials and excellent food!

ROBIBERO WINERY | New Paltz NY | @robiberowinery

Sangria and St. Patrick’s Day  | March 16 + 17 @ 11 am

While everyone’s talking about green beer, Robibero Winery steps in with their own St. Pat’s beverage: Shamrock Sangria. Raise a toast while enjoying live music, wood-fired pizza, tastings, and the winery’s scenic grounds during St. Patrick’s weekend.

HUDSON HOUSE DISTILLERY | West Park NY | @hudsonhousedistillery

St. Patrick’s Day Party with Tilly Foster Music | March 17 @ 3 pm – 6 pm

St. Patrick’s Day Party with Live music by @tillyfostermusic. Plus, specialty foods + drinks! Reservations are recommended.

CITY WINERY HUDSON VALLEY | Montgomery NY | @citywineryhv | Inside+Out Spotlight

St. Patrick’s Day at City Winery | March 17 music @ 10 am; comedy @ 7:30 pm

Wine and laughs go hand-in-hand when friends gather, and what better way to combine the two than at City Winery’s gorgeously rustic grounds. Come early for music by Anjali Aurora, Andrew Jordan and the Vito Petroccitto & Phil Teumum Duo from 10 am-6 pm, followed by a comedy show featuring the energetic Joey Callahan and Jane Condon, whom the Associated Press calls “an upper-crust Roseanne.”

FISHKILL FARMS | Fishkill NY | @fishkillfarms

Fishkill Farms Bagpipes + Brunch | March 17 @ 11 am – 1pm

Enjoy a farm-fresh brunch and live bagpipe music by Ian Underwood at Fishkill Farms’ Treasury Cider Bar. Music takes place from 11 am-1 pm. Brunch includes fresh and hard cider options from 10 am until 3 pm. Admission and parking are free.

PARK THEATER HUDSON | Hudson NY | @parktheaterhudson

Every Brilliant Thing | March 17 @ 3 pm

Although this is not a St. Patrick’s event, this acclaimed play’s run at Hudson’s Park Theater continues on the holiday and is worth a mention for those looking for something to do outside of the typical green scene. Performed by Broadway veteran Scott Barrow, Every Brilliant Thing takes us on a journey of the narrator from age six through adulthood as he deals with his mother’s depression by making a list of brilliant, joyful things; a play called both heart-wrenching yet hilarious, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit.

BAD SEED CIDER | Highland NY | @badseedcider

St. Patrick’s Day Winter Onesie Sunday Funday | March 17 @ 2 pm

Wear your lucky onesie to this all-ages party thrown by Big Gay Hudson Valley for a festive Sunday Funday to remember. In addition to comfy attire (green encouraged, but not necessary), Bad Seed will offer select batches of their special green hard ciders. Admission is free. Event details are here.

Love a Parade? Here are more St. Pat’s Parades:

March 2nd – Dutchess County St. Patrick’s Parade in Wappingers Falls
March 9th – Beacon’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Of Green in Beacon
March 10th – Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade in Goshen
March 10th – Northern Westchester-Putnam St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Mahopac
March 16th – Albany’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Albany
March 17th – Wallkill St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Wallkill
March 17th – East Durham Irish Parade in East Durham
March 23rd – 2024 St. Pat’s Ramble in Montgomery

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