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Emerald Isle, NC
St. Patricks Day Festival
📅 Date: Saturday
March 14, 2026
Welcome to the Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Festival
📍 Location: Emerald Plantation Shopping, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
📅 Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🎟️ Admission & Parking: Free for all attendees
Get ready to celebrate the luck of the Irish with sun, fun, and coastal charm at one of North Carolina’s most beloved spring traditions, the Emerald Isle St. Patrick's Day Festival ! Every March, Emerald Isle transforms into a lively celebration filled with live music, artisan vendors, delicious food, family fun, and plenty of green.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a day filled with music, food, crafts, rides, and exciting activities for all ages. Whether you’re a local resident kicking off spring or a visitor seeking a uniquely coastal St. Patrick’s Day experience, this festival has something for everyone.
Don’t Miss:
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Live music on multiple stages
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Amusement rides for kids and adults
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A lively beer garden with Irish and local brews
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Over 75 arts & crafts vendors
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Unique festival contests and family-friendly entertainment
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Experience the Best of Irish Festivities in Emerald Isle
Leprechaun Land
Leprechaun Land is the festival’s dedicated family zone filled with fun, entertainment, and interactive experiences for kids of all ages. Located within the Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Festival grounds at Emerald Plantation, this area features live performances, roaming entertainers, amusement rides, and family-friendly activities throughout the day. From magic shows and musical storytelling to balloon artists and fairytale princesses, Leprechaun Land is where young festival guests can enjoy their own bit of St. Patrick’s Day magic.
Leprechaun Land Schedule - Saturday, March 14, 2026
Little Leprechaun Contest
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Kick off the morning with one of the festival’s most beloved traditions. Young participants dressed in their best St. Patrick’s Day outfits compete for the title of Little Leprechaun.
Rides and Entertainment Begin
10:00 AM
Amusement rides and family entertainment officially open for the day.
Main Stage Performances
Yendor the Trickster
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A lively performance filled with comedy, juggling, and family-friendly entertainment.
Luke’s Musical Storytelling - “Homemade Music”
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
An interactive storytelling experience where music and imagination come together for audiences of all ages.
J Ezra Magic
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
A fun and engaging magic show filled with surprises, laughter, and audience participation.
Roaming Entertainment and Interactive Experiences
Fairytale Princesses
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Three princesses from Fairytales and Dreams by the Sea will be roaming Leprechaun Land throughout the day for photos and magical interactions with young festival guests.
Balloon Twisting
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Up-Close Walking Magic
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Amusement Rides
Unlimited ride wristbands will be available for purchase during the festival.
$20 Wristband - Unlimited Rides
Guests must wear a festival wristband to participate in rides.
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
Carteret County Tourism Development Authority
Sponsorship Level - HIGH KING