2026 Festival Schedule

Friday, March 13
Festival Preview Night

Saturday, March 14
Main Festival Day

📍 Emerald Plantation Shopping

Amusement Rides: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Food & Drink Vendors: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Live Entertainment: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Arts & Crafts Vendors: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Beer Garden: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Free admission and family-friendly fun all day long.

🎡 Amusement Ride Armband Night

Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Pick up an armband and enjoy unlimited rides to kick off the weekend (food & drink vendors opening Saturday).

Festival Highlights

🍀 Live Music & Entertainment

Enjoy performances on multiple stages featuring a mix of Irish tunes and local favorites — a soundtrack that keeps the festival lively and fun.

Band Line Up

Main Stage:

10am – Knok Knok
11am – Highway Miles
12:15pm – Dust Parade
1:30pm – Monika Jaymes Band
2:45pm – Pure T Mommicked
4pm – Heart Stop

Second Stage:

11am – Pamlico Joe
12pm – Knok Knok
1pm – Pamlico Joe
2pm – Justine Castellano

🎠 Rides, Contests & Activities

From classic amusement rides to entertaining contests like the Little Mr. & Miss Leprechaun, the festival delivers fun for kids and adults alike.

🎨 Arts & Crafts Marketplace

Support over 75 local artists and artisans showcasing one-of-a-kind handmade items perfect for discovering unique treasures.

🍔 Food & Drink

Satisfy your cravings with festival food favorites from funnel cakes and BBQ to local specialties, plus a spirited beer garden to toast the Irish tradition.

Plan Your Visit

Whether you’re attending with family, friends, or as part of your spring getaway, the St. Patrick’s Day Festival offers plenty to see and do. Pack your green attire, bring a picnic blanket, and come ready to make memories by the sea!

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2026 Festival Schedule