St. Patrick’s Day Events 2022
St. Patrick’s Day usually means good food, good drinks, and good music, and this year you’ll be able to experience all three with a variety of events coming up. Check out what’s happening around town to help get you in the spirit of the day, and the best part is there’s enough going on that you’ll be able to celebrate the luck of the Irish all week long!
Jameson Whiskey Tasting Event at Urban Elk Bar & Restaurant
2013 S Cedar Street, Tacoma | 253.343.6090
Thursday, March 17th, 2022 | 5pm - 8pm
Stop by Urban Elk Bar & Restaurant for a dinner of corned beef, Guinness beef stew, and Irish nachos, or just come for the whiskey tasting. The evening will include drink specials, prizes, and more. Get your tickets here.
St. Patty’s Day Party at Yoked Farmhouse Brewery
525 SW Pine Road, Port Orchard | 253.858.6043
Thursday, March 17th, 2022 | 2pm - 8pm
The brewery will be providing the corned beef–all you have to do is bring a dish of food to contribute to the potluck. There will be live Irish music by The Foundlings Band, Irish stouts offered for just $3 all day, and you’ll get $1 off beer if you wear your Yoked Farmhouse St. Patty’s Day t-shirt. See here for more about the day’s offerings.
Whiskey Night at Table 47
5268 Point Fosdick Drive | 253.857.4777
Thursday, March 17th, 2022 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Join Table 47 for the initiation of their new Thursday night whiskey tastings. A guest speaker will guide you through the whiskey choice for each of the five dinner courses, and enjoy festive music and other fun throughout the evening. Tickets are available until March 10th.
Gig Harbor Celtic Music Feis at Dunagan Irish Pub & Brewery
3222 56th Street NW | 253.313.0106
Thursday, March 17th - Saturday, March 19th, 2022
Enjoy a festival of live Celtic music, hosted at the Dunagan Irish Pub & Brewery. The lineup of performers includes the Puget Sound Firefighters Pipes & Drums, That Irish Guy, The Foundlings, Heavy Hammer, and more. One-day and three-day passes available, which give you access to the pub as well.
The Foundlings at Olalla Vineyard & Winery
13176 Olalla Valley Road SE, Olalla | 253.851.4949
Friday, March 18th, 2022 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a concert on Friday the 18th by The Foundlings at Olalla Vineyard & Winery. Tickets can be purchased here.
Bud Light St. Paddy’s Day Run Tacoma
Saturday, March 12th, 2022 | 8:30am
The annual St. Paddy’s Day half marathon and 5K are back! Both start in downtown Tacoma and will provide a nice scenic view along the waterfront as you stretch your legs. The half marathon starts at 8:30am and takes you through the Point Ruston Waterwalk, Dune Peninsula Park, and up to Wilson Way Bridge. The family-friendly 5K starts at 9:00am and takes you to Ruston Way and back. Register by March 10th.
Shamrock’n the Harbor
Saturday, March 19th, 2022 | 8am
Lace up your running shoes for a good cause, as all proceeds from the Shamrock’n the Harbor 5K & 12K will go to the Gig Harbor Senior Center. Enjoy the scenery of the Cushman Trail as you run or walk, and 12K participants get an extra perk of experiencing the views from the Narrows Bridge. Registration ends March 16th, and the first 50 registrants will receive a custom fleece blanket.