We are all a wee bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day, and Clare, Michigan is a perfect place to celebrate Irish heritage and traditions. Come to Clareto enjoy our 48th Annual Irish Festival. Clare’s events and parade is known for attracting thousands of spectators for a one of a kind celebration.

Schedule:
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Kathy Rynearson Memorial Food Drive - Virtually
Kids Poster Contest - Hanging in the Businesses Windows
8am-3pm: 505 Cafe - Irish Food and Drink Specials
11am-9pm: Buccilli's Pizza of Clare - Reuben Subs
11am-10pm: Timeout Tavern - Reuben, Corned Beef & Cabbage Soup, and Drink Specials
5pm-7pm: Business After Hours - at the Doherty Hotel, sponsored by Mercantile Bank. Door Prizes, 50/50 Drawing, and more
6pm: Four Leaf Brewing - Irish Brew Pub Trivia
7pm: Big Brothers Big Sisters Silent Auction - At the Doherty Hote
The Evening Post - Green Beer

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Kathy Rynearson Memorial Food Drive - Virtually
8am-3pm: 505 Cafe - Irish Food and Drink Specials
10:30am-Close Ruckle's Pier - Live DJ, Irish Nachos, and Grasshoppers
11am-9pm: Buccilli's Pizza of Clare - Reuben Subs
11am-10pm: Timeout Tavern - Reuben, Corned Beef & Cabbage Soup, and Drink Specials
5pm-10pm: The Trap Door - Drink Specials
5:30pm: Irish Recipe Contest - Prizes at the Clare High School Cafeteria: Kids, Adult, & Business divisions
7pm-Close Four Leaf Brewing - Live Acoustic Music
7:30pm: Gateway Community Band - At the Clare High School Gym
The Evening Post - Green Beer & DJ in the evening
Stitches for Britches & Almost Up North - 40% off Select Items

Friday, March 17, 2023
Kathy Rynearson Memorial Food Drive - Virtually
8am-2pm: Herrick House & The Mulberry Cafe
Breakfast - Dublin Omelet & Corned Beef Hash
Lunch - Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner with Potatoes & Carrots and Reuben Sandwich
8am-3pm: 505 Cafe - Irish Food & Drink Specials 10:30am-Close Ruckle's Pier - DJ, Irish Nachos, Corned Beef & Cabbage, and Grasshoppers
11am-10pm: Buccilli's Pizza of Clare - Reuben Subs 11am-11pm: Timeout Tavern - Reuben, Corned Beef & Cabbage Soup, and Drink Specials
11am-1am The Evening Post - Full Menu, Green Beer, & DJ at 5pm: 12pm-8pm: Clare Moose Lodge - Reubens and Drink Specials. Live Music by Detour from 6pm-11 pm
12pm-9pm: Clare Farwell American Legion - $3 Guinness, Live Music by JJ & Jamie 4:30pm-7:30pm, and Reuben Special all day
Doherty Hotel - Irish Food and Drink Specials.
Leprechaun Lounge - The Sunshine String Band at 4pm: and Kevin Chamberlain at 8pm
Ballroom - Miranda & The M80's at 8pm
3:30pm-6pm: Clare VFW - Burgers, Brats, & Hot Dogs With Chips for $5 and Drink Specials
4pm-7pm: Knights of Columbus - All You Can Eat Fish Fry at Our Lady of Hope Church (106 E. Wheaton Ave). Adult $12, Veteran/Senior $11, Kids 6-12 $6, Kids 5 & under free
4pm-Midnight - Fire Pits on McEwan Street
5pm-12am - Food Trucks on McEwan Street from 4th to 5th Street
6pm-11pm: The Venue - Live Music byJedi Mind Trip
7pm-10pm: Four Leaf Brewing - St. Patrick's Irish Karaoke
Cops & Doughnuts - Extended Hours - Irish Pastries & Cookies
Stitches for Britches & Almost Up North - 40% off Select Items

Saturday, March 18, 2023
Kathy Rynearson Memorial Food Drive - Virtually
5K/10K/2 Mile Walk Road Race -10K starts at 9am, 5K starts at 9:05am, and 2 mile walk starts at 9:15am
10:45am Kids' Fun Run - Free run. Register from 7:15-10:15am
7am-11pm: Green Pancake Breakfast  At United Methodist Church (105 E. 7th Street). All You Can Eat Pancakes (With 2 sausages & your choice of coffee, milk, or orange juice.) Sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 3620 - $5/person, $20/family, 4 & under Free
8am-Midnight - Fire Pits on McEwan Street
8am-2pm: Herrick House & The Mulberry Cafe
Breakfast - Dublin Omelet & Corned Beef Hash
Lunch - Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner with Potatoes & Carrots and Reuben sandwich
8am-3pm: 505 Cafe - Irish Food and Drink Specials
8:30am Leprechaun Contest - At Witbecks Family Foods
The Evening Post - Breakfast from 7am-11 am, Limited Irish Menu from 11 am-3pm, and Appetizers from 3pm-1 am. DJ all day
9am-4pm: Calla Lily Mercantile - Selfie Station, 17% off Sale, and Live acoustic Entertainment by Travis Wardin
10am-12am - Food Trucks on McEwan Street from 4th to 5th Street
10am-4pm: The Clare Union Railroad Depot & the Clare County Arts Council - Special Irish Merchandise for Sale. Museum and Caboose Tours
10am-6pm: Craft & Vendor Market - At the Clare Primary School
10am-Close Timeout Tavern - Reuben, Corned Beef & Cabbage Soup, and Drink Specials
10:30am Bed Race - Starting at Ruckle's Pier
10:30am-Close Ruckle's Pier - Outdoor area open, DJ, Grasshoppers, and Green Beer
11am-10pm: Buccilli's Pizza of Clare - Scavenger Hunt at 8am. Green Pizza Buffet from 11am-2:30pm: and 4pm-8pm. Irish Stew& Reuben Subs all day
11am-3pm: White Pine Pipes & Drums - Strolling Downtown 12pm: Parade begins Wilcox to 3rd - Parade will be on the East Side of the Road until State Street where it will shift to the West Lanes
12pm-8pm: Clare Moose Lodge - Reubens and Drink Specials. Clown Bond plays after parade, Live Music by Lonesome Strangers from 4pm-6pm, and Live Music by Detour from 6pm-11pm
12pm-9pm: Clare Farwell American Legion - Reuben and Guinness all day, Live Music by Real Deal Blues Band 4pm-7pm
Doherty Hotel - Irish Food and Drink Specials.
Leprechaun Lounge - Kevin Chamberlain at 12pm, The Sunshine String Band at 4pm, and Kevin Chamberlain at 8pm
Ballroom - The Midland Saxophone Quartet at 2pm: and Miranda & The M80's at 8pm
12:30pm-2am The Venue - Cornhole 1 pm, Live DJ, Shot & Drink Specials
4pm-Close Four Leaf Brewing - Live Music
4pm: Are You Irish? Contest - Downtown on McEwan Street between 4th & 5th Streets. Show us your Irish! - Prizes for the person - Wearing the Most Green, Best Kilt, Greenest Eyes, Most Freckles, and Reddest Natural Hair
5pm-12pm: The Trap Door - Drink Specials
6pm: Raffle Winners Drawn - At Cops & Doughnuts
Cops & Doughnuts - Extended Hours - Irish Pastries 8c Cookies
Stitches for Britches & Almost Up North - 40% off Select Items

Parade Entry Application

Bed Race Information & Registration Form

Pet Photo Contest

Leprechaun Contest

Road Races - 5K/10K/2 Mile Walk Entry FORM

Date: March 15 - 18, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Clare, MI

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