Shamrock’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration This Weekend

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March 16, 2023

By News Director Jared Atha

Shamrock is continuing their St. Patrick’s Day celebration this year with the three day family-friendly event beginning tomorrow (Friday).

The town will have a carnival, followed by a banquet and country club dance featuring River Drivers and Seth Ward & The Silence.

On Saturday, Shamrock will also host a 5k run, old settlers reunion, shotgun shoot, and a Donegal beard contest which will be followed by the 76th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade at 10:30 a.m. on Main street.

Events will continue with a motorcycle rally & poker run, the legends car show, corn hole tournament, the ranch rodeo, open bronc ride, rusty’s wing eating contest, along with the green beer pour, and much more. It will all be capped off with a christian concert from 7eventh Time Down and the big dance on Saturday night featuring Cody Canada & The Departed.

On March 19, Shamrock will host a Gravel Grinder Bike Ride, a Lad-N-Lassie Pageant, and a St. Patrick’s Craft Show.

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