Get ready to shamrock and roll around the lake! LKNConnect’s Guide to St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations rounds up all the best local shindigs in Cornelius, Davidson, Denver, Huntersville, Mooresville and Troutman—from lively block parties and brewery bashes to family‑friendly festivals, Irish dancers, live music and late‑night pub fun. Whether you’re chasing green beer, great bands, or a pint and a parade, this all‑in‑one guide makes it easy to plan your St. Patrick’s weekend right here in Lake Norman.
Cornelius
- Boatyard Lake Norman
18418 Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-997-6069
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party on Saturday, March 14, starting at 2:00 p.m., with live bands and DJ, games, Irish dancers and bagpipers, plus themed cocktails and drink specials.
Irish dancers and bagpipers as part of the afternoon/evening block‑party entertainment (exact performance time not separately listed).
- Eleven Lakes Brewing
10228 Bailey Rd, Suite 201, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-998-9017
Saturday, March 14, 10:00–11:00 a.m., Fly Dance Fitness “Throw Down 101” pop‑up class to kick off St. Patrick’s weekend, followed by drink specials like $5 mimosas and Bloody Marys.
Sunday, March 15, St. Patrick’s Celebration with Charm Exchange pop‑up 1:00–5:00 p.m., a limited‑edition green “Leprechaun” beer and a performance by The Royal Academy of Irish Dance from 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Royal Academy of Irish Dance performance 4:30–5:30 p.m. on March 15.
- Harp & Crown Pub and Kitchen
19930 West Catawba Ave, Suite 130, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-892-9641
Saint Practice Weekend runs Friday–Sunday, March 6–8, with live music, Stella engraving, Guinness imaging and Loch Norman bagpipers. St. Patrick’s Celebration continues March 13–17 with bands, Irish dancers, traditional Irish fare, green beer, a leprechaun and lots of fun.
Irish dancers appearing during the St. Patrick’s Celebration window March 13–17 as part of the multi‑day program (no single specific set time listed).
- H2 Public House – St. Patrick’s Celebration
19906 N Cove Rd, Suite A, Cornelius, NC 28031
980-231-5936
March 15 and March 17 St. Patrick’s Celebrations featuring Mike Regan’s All Stars from 2–5 p.m., Irish dancers before the show, plus $5 Guinness, $5 Jameson and $12 Irish egg rolls on both days.
Irish dancers performing shortly before the Mike Regan’s All Stars sets, ahead of the 2:00–5:00 p.m. music blocks on March 15 and March 17.
- Lost Worlds Brewing – Shillelagh Shuffle 5K & Party
19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
980-689-2467
Shillelagh Shuffle 5K and Celebration on Saturday, March 14, starting at 9:00 a.m., with green beer available all day, food, live music and a costume contest with festive prizes.
- The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen – Beat the Pros: Lucky Paddle Edition
20220 Chartown Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031
704-851-1800
Tuesday, March 17, with St. Patrick’s Day–themed “Beat the Pros: Lucky Paddle Edition” open‑play blocks (midday and evening), where players rotate through matches, challenge The Serve pros and compete in a high‑energy, green‑clad pickleball atmosphere.
- Torrence and Knox – St. Patrick’s Celebration
20936 Torrence Chapel Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
980-445-6508
Tuesday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Celebration with food and drink specials all day, pipes and drums, and live music by Steve Brown in a relaxed neighborhood bar‑and‑restaurant setting.
Davidson
- Shamrock Stroll & Festival – Town of Davidson
Davidson Village Green, 119 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
704-892-7591
Saturday, March 14, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., a family‑friendly festival with a Shamrock Stroll walk, live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, crafts and community groups, benefiting Senior Community Connections.
- The Cabin Pub LKN – St. Paddy’s Day Party @ The Cabin
400 North Harbor Place Dr, Suite A, Davidson, NC 28036
980-483-1529
St. Patty’s Day @ The Cabin on Saturday, March 14, in the evening 7 – 10 with Irish Drink Specials – DJ Rick & Dancing – wear your green.
Denver
- Lake Norman Brewery – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
1753 Triangle Circle, Denver, NC 28037
980-525-5562
Saturday, March 14, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., featuring the Shake Your Shamrock 5K, car show, Irish dancing, multiple live music sets, kids’ activities, food trucks and Irish‑themed beer specials.
Irish dancing included as part of the all‑day March 14 celebration (no separate performance time called out).
- Royal Bliss Brewing Co. – “St. Paddy’s Daze”
7532 Royal Bliss Ct, Denver, NC 28037
704-951-8388
“St. Paddy’s Daze” runs March 15–17 with an Irish‑inspired food menu, Guinness, festive cocktails and live music each day in the taproom and beer garden.
Huntersville
- 760 Craft Works – St. Patrick’s at 760
100 Gilead Rd, Suite 100, Huntersville, NC 28078
704-274-5216
St. Patrick’s at 760 runs March 14–17; Saturday, March 14, 12:00–10:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 15, 12:00–8:00 p.m., with the “Part of the Drinking Class” Irish Red release, a green‑beer bar, live music, local artisan market and The Lucky Clover food truck serving Irish dishes.
- Birkdale Village – “Luck of the Village”
Birkdale Commons Pkwy & Sam Furr Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078
704-895-8744 (management office)
Saturday, March 14, 4:30–7:30 p.m., featuring Loch Norman Pipe Band at 4:30 p.m., Connick School of Irish Dance at 5:00 p.m. and The Hit Men Party Band from 5:30–7:30 p.m., with Birkdale restaurants and bars offering St. Patrick’s themed food and drink specials.
Connick School of Irish Dance performance at 5:00 p.m. during the Luck of the Village event.
- Kilted Buffalo – St. Paddy’s DJ Party
8625 Townley Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
704-892-7571
Saturday, March 15, St. Patrick’s Day DJ Party starting at 9:00 p.m., following Birkdale’s Luck of the Village celebration, with late‑night pub‑style partying, games and stout‑forward drink specials, including Guinness promos during St. Patrick’s season.
- Primal Brewery – St. Patrick’s 3‑Day Celebration
16432 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
704-947-2920
Three‑day St. Patrick’s celebration March 15–17 with green Lawn Boy Lager, a scavenger hunt, raffle prizes, nightly live music and rotating food trucks
Mooresville
- Boondoggler’s Brewing Company
239 Singleton Rd, Suite F1–F2, Mooresville, NC 28117
980-223-1414
St. Patrick’s celebrations at the taproom include a holiday‑themed paint party and live‑music‑style hangout in their cozy neighborhood brewery space; exact band and timing are posted closer to the weekend.
- Downtown Mooresville – Shamrocks & Shenanigans St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Bar Crawl
215 N Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115 (center of the downtown event area)
Mooresville Downtown Commission: 704-662-3334
Saturday, March 14, 3:00–8:00 p.m., a downtown festival and bar crawl with live Irish music (including Pluto for Planet), Irish dancers, Mooresville Fire‑Rescue Drum & Pipe Band, contests, regional food trucks and festive adult beverages; festival entry is free, with an optional ticketed bar crawl that includes tastings and St. Patrick’s swag.
Irish dancers performing as part of the festival entertainment block between 3:00 and 8:00 p.m. (exact set time not individually listed).
- Ghostface Brewing
215 S. Broad St., Mooresville, NC 28115
980-444-3588
St. Patrick’s Day at Ghostface on Tuesday, March 17, 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., invites guests to “grab your best green garb” for Irish‑inspired beer, pizza and a laid‑back St. Paddy’s taproom celebration.
- Hoptown Brewing
107 Plantation Ridge Dr, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-360-9536
St. Patrick’s Weekend March 15–17 with “Saint Patrick’s FUN” taking over the brewery all weekend long, including live music, green‑beer vibes and a festive party atmosphere.
Troutman
- Daveste Vineyards – St. Patrick’s Festival & Vendor Village
155 Lytton Farm Rd. Troutman, NC 28166
704-528-3882
St. Patrick’s Festival & Vendor Village on Saturday and Sunday, March 21–22, during daytime hours, featuring a village of local vendors, live entertainment and wine tastings in a relaxed vineyard setting.
