{"id":186068,"date":"2026-03-10T19:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/186068\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T19:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:12:12","slug":"area-st-patricks-day-events-to-spark-jigs-for-joy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/186068\/","title":{"rendered":"Area\u00a0St. Patrick\u2019s Day events\u00a0to\u00a0spark\u00a0jigs\u00a0for joy"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CelebrateCelebrate the luck of the Irish this weekend\u2014no matter your ancestry!<\/p>\n

Metro Creative Graphics, Inc.<\/p>\n

Searching for treasure at the end of the rainbow? Find your own pot of golden memories at these Apopka-area St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations\u00a0on tap over the next week.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Friday,\u00a0March 13\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shamrockin\u2019 Fest<\/a>\u00a0
Time:\u00a05-11\u00a0p.m.\u00a0
Location:\u00a0Fountain Green Park\u00a0(201 N. Eustis St., Eustis)\u00a0
Usher in St. Patrick\u2019s Day early with the Firefighter Charity of Central Florida! Friday\u2019s activities will include a chili cook off, a cornhole tournament and food trucks.\u00a0Free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Celtic Crossings\u00a0Harp Trio<\/a>\u00a0
Time:\u00a05-8\u00a0p.m.\u00a0
Location:\u00a0The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art\u00a0(445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park)\u00a0
Listen to a live Celtic music trio as you explore the Morse Museum in Winter Park. Free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

St. Patrick\u2019s\u00a0Day\u00a0Block Party<\/a>\u00a0
Time:\u00a06-9\u00a0p.m.\u00a0
Location:\u00a0Downtown\u00a0Ocoee\u00a0(1 N.\u00a0Bluford Ave., Ocoee)\u00a0
Enjoy games, rides, food trucks and more with the whole family in downtown Ocoee.\u00a0Free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Saturday,\u00a0March\u00a014\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shamrock\u00a0Stroll on the Farm!<\/a>\u00a0
Time:\u00a010 a.m.-2\u00a0p.m.\u00a0
Location:\u00a0Lil\u2019 Bit of Life Farm\u00a0(2920 Robie Ave., Mount Dora)\u00a0
Bring your family to the farm for a tour, scavenger\u00a0hunt\u00a0and photo opportunities.\u00a0Children receive leprechaun\u00a0trap kits, while those of\u00a0legal\u00a0drinking age may enjoy complimentary green beer. $12.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lake Irish Music Session<\/a>\u00a0
Time: 10-11 a.m.\u00a0
Location: Simpson Farmhouse (1995 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora)\u00a0
Meet new friends at the farmhouse as you dance to traditional Irish music! Free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4th\u00a0Annual St. Pitties Day Brunch & Benefit<\/a>\u00a0
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.\u00a0
Location: Propagate Social House (40 E. Fifth St., Apopka)\u00a0
Celebrate your favorite Irish holiday with your furry friends at Propagate Social House for brunch.\u00a0All proceeds will\u00a0benefit\u00a0Bully\u00a0Up Rescue of Central Florida. Free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shamrockin\u2019 Fest<\/a>\u00a0
Time:\u00a011\u00a0a.m.-11\u00a0p.m.\u00a0
Location:\u00a0Fountain Green Park\u00a0(201 N. Eustis St., Eustis)\u00a0
Continue Friday\u2019s Irish celebration with food trucks, live music and more.\u00a0Free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 15\u00a0<\/p>\n

St. Patrick\u2019s Day Celebration Aboard the Barbara Lee w\/Jimmy Braggs<\/a>\u00a0
Time: noon-3 p.m. (boards at 11:30 a.m.)\u00a0
Location: St. Johns\u00a0Rivership\u00a0Company (433 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford)\u00a0
Join musician Jimmy Bragg for traditional Irish music as you sail on a St. Patrick\u2019s Day brunch cruise. Tickets start at $42.50.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tuesday, March 17\u00a0<\/p>\n

St. Patrick\u2019s Day Celebration Aboard the Barbara Lee w\/Jimmy Braggs<\/a>\u00a0
Time:\u00a011 a.m.-2\u00a0p.m. (boards at 10:30 a.m.)\u00a0
Location: St. Johns\u00a0Rivership\u00a0Company (433 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford)\u00a0
Join musician Jimmy Bragg for traditional Irish music as you sail on a St. Patrick\u2019s Day brunch cruise. Tickets start at $42.50.\u00a0<\/p>\n

St. Patrick\u2019s Day Block Party<\/a>\u00a0
Time:\u00a06-9 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0
Location:\u00a0Sunset Park (230 W. Fourth Ave., Mount Dora)\u00a0
Party the night away in Mount Dora with live entertainment and more.\u00a0Free.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Sarah Merly is an editorial assistant and reporter for The Apopka Chief. She joined the Chief in May 2025 after graduating from Patrick Henry College’s journalism program in Washington, D.C. In her spare time, Sarah loves watching rom-coms, visiting Disney, and throwing parties.<\/p>\n

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