Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Knoxville with a variety of festive events happening throughout the city. Knoxville knows how to embrace the Irish spirit, offering everything from family-friendly events, festivals, to lively bar crawls. Here’s your comprehensive guide to things to do for St Patricks Day in Knoxville!
Knoxville St. Patrick’s Day Escape: The Golden Shamrock – March 14
Location: Starting Point – McClung Plaza, Knoxville
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM EDT
Help find Knoxville’s missing Golden Shamrock in this interactive outdoor adventure! Search for seven hidden pieces of luck around town using the Questo mobile app on your smartphone. Buy tickets, download the app, and start at McClung Plaza to begin your quest.
St. Patrick’s Day Silent Disco
Location: Hi-Wire Brewing, 2020 Barber Street, Knoxville
Time: 7:30 pm Age Requirement: 18+
Put on your dancing shoes, throw on something green, and dance the night away. What makes it special? You’ll listen to three different channels of music through wireless headphones.
Leprechaun Hat Scavenger Hunt – March 15
Location: Southern Market, 5400 Homberg Drive, Knoxville, TN
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with a festive scavenger hunt! Southern Market is hosting a fun leprechaun hat hunt throughout their store. Find one of the hidden leprechaun hats and claim a free gift!
Knox Shamrock Fest – March 15
Location: World’s Fair Park
Time: Daytime festival
This family-friendly festival offers something for everyone!
- Live Irish music performances
- Fun inflatables for the kids
- Face painting
- Food vendors
- Irish whiskey tastings
- Craft beer stations
World’s Fair Park provides plenty of room for activities while enjoying the (hopefully) pleasant spring weather.
Knoxville St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl – March 15
Location: Carolina Ale House – Knoxville, 9045 Kingston Pike
Time: 1 – 8 PM Age Requirement: 21+
Start your weekend celebrations with this festive St Patrick’s Day bar crawl in West Knoxville.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade – March 15
Location: Downtown Knoxville Route: Gay Street to Magnolia Avenue
Time: 1:00 PM Route: Gay Street to Magnolia Avenue
Join hundreds of spectators lining Gay Street as colorful floats, marching bands, and local organizations make their way through downtown. The St Patrick’s Day parade begins at the south end of Gay Street and proceeds north before turning onto Magnolia Avenue.
“Toast to the Irish” Whiskey Tasting – March 15
Location: Five Thirty Lounge, 530 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN
Time: Evening event Age Requirement: 21+
Elevate your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with a sophisticated whiskey tasting experience at the stylish Five Thirty Lounge in downtown Knoxville. “Toast to the Irish” offers a curated selection of fine Irish whiskeys to sample.
The Official Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – March 17
Location: Starting at Skybox Sports Bar and Grill, 415 S Gay St
Time: 4:00 – 11:59 PM Age Requirement: 21+
Experience downtown Knoxville’s nightlife with this extensive bar crawl that takes you through some of the city’s most popular spots. Beginning at Skybox Sports Bar and Grill in the heart of Downtown Knoxville.