Calendar of Events

The 2022 St. Pat's March Celebration will take place with events running from March 2 - March 13, 2022.

Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Tator Tot Baby Photo Contest - Starting Wednesday, March 2, you can vote for your favorite "Tator Tot". You can vote at the German American Bank in Ireland or online at stpatsirelandin.com/photocontest.

Friday, March 4, 2022
6:30 p.m. - Honorary Mayor for a Day Kick-Off Party - Chicken Place front lot
                    Honorary Mayor - Junie Himsel
                    Light Up Ireland - Join us as we "Flip the Switch" to Light Up Ireland
8:00 p.m. - St. Paddy Whack (Sham-Rock/Paper/Scissors Contest) - The Rock Bar & Grill
  • 21 & Older | $10 Entry Fee - Maximum 50 Entries | No Pre-registration 

Saturday, March 5, 2022
2:00 p.m. - Miss Shamrock Pageant - Ireland Elementary Gym
  • $3 per person (4 and under free) | Light Concessions

Monday, March 7, 2022
7:00 p.m. - St. Patrick's Home Lighting Contest Judging 
​Friday, March 11, 2022
4:00 p.m. - St. Mary Fish Fry - Cost: $10/Plate until sold out
5:30 p.m. - Dodgeball Tournament - Ireland Elementary Gym
  •  Cost:     Elem. & Middle School - $20/Team ($30 at the door)
                                  Check in starts at 4:45-5:15 for Elementary/Middle School   
                           High School & Adult - $35/Team ($45 at the door)
                                  Check in starts at 6:45-7:15 for High School/Adults   
  • ​Pre-register online by Friday, noon.
  • 6 person teams + 1 sub (optional)  Contact: Levi Hulsman 812.639.6470
  • Admission (non team members): $1 (4 & under free) | Concessions Available

Saturday, March 12, 2022
8 a.m. Cars & Coffee - Texaco Station
  • Contact Bret Voelkel 812.630.1720 or Tom Schepers 812.631.0538
8 a.m. - Irish Trot 5K Run/Walk - Ireland Elementary School
  • Cost: $30 Pre-registration, $35 after March 2 Shirts not available for late entries
  • Pre-registration online at: stpatsirelandin.com/irishtrot           
  • Contact: Andrea Stenftenagel 812.630.2778 or Allison Moorman 812.639.8158
  • Sample Energy Drinks will be available - donated by Leben Nutrition
8-10:30 a.m. - St. Patty’s Breakfast Buffet - K of C
  • Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Pancakes, Donuts, Coffee, Milk, Chocolate Milk, & OJ
  • Cost: $10 Adults; $7 Ages 3-10; Free 3 and under.
  • Sponsor: St. Mary Catholic Church
8 a.m.–2 p.m. - Luck of the Irish Craft and Vendor Show - Ireland Elementary School Gym
  • Concessions available - provided by the Jasper FFA
8 a.m.-3 p.m. - *NEW Just Lucky Enough Silent Auction - Historical Society Basement
  • Place your final bids for the silent auction items. Bidding will also take place at the  Miss Shamrock Pageant and Dodgeball Tournament. Contact: Angie Rudolph 812.630.1241
8 a.m.-3 p.m. - Historical Society Open House - Historical Society Basement
  • Rainbow Cocoa | Coffee | Cookies available for purchase
  • Meet & Greet with Mayor Junie Himsel  - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Sweet-D-Licious Kettle Corn - K of C
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Momma Jan's Kotton Kandy - K of C
​9-10 a.m. - St. Patty’s Bake-off - Drop off entries at St. Mary Community Center
  • Cakes/Cupcakes, Pies, or Cookies/Bars!  - Judging will begin at 10:05
  • Includes a special Men's Pie Division & Kid's Cupcake Division (6-12 year olds)
  • Info available at Spud’s Food Mart or stpatsirelandin.com/bakeoff
  • Contact: Shirley Messmer   812.630.0011
9 a.m.-11 a.m. - Ireland Lion’s Club Chicken & Dumplings - Chicken Place Lot
  • Sold by the gallon $20 For Presale (recommended) only 300 tickets available!
  • To place your order contact: Greg Brescher at 812.630.9409
9 a.m.–12 p.m. - O’Blarney Kids Fun Station - Ireland Fire Station
  • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Bounce House/Obstacle, Photo Booth, Tattoos, and Bag of Luck - Cost: $5
  • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Kid's Meal (Pizza or Hot Dog w/ sides & drink) available for purchase - Cost: $3
10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Lunch by St. John's Lutheran Church - Texaco Station
  • Taco Salad, Hamburger, and Hotdogs
12 -1:30 p.m. - *NEW - Kids Movie "Big Hero 6" - Grace and Truth Church
  • Doors will open at 11:30
  • Admission: $5 - includes popcorn and water
  • Sponsored by Jasper's Backyard
12-3 p.m. - *NEW - When Irish Wines are Smiling - Wine Tasting - Texaco Station
  • BEST Vineyards Winery and Distillery, Monkey Hollow Winery, and Winzerwald Winery
  • LIVE Music by Debbie Schuetter
  • Admission: $5 | 21 & Older | Snacks will be available for purchase    
1:30 p.m. - Irish Road Rally - Leed Selling Tools Parking Lot - 12:30 Line up/1:30 departure
  • Join us for an afternoon of fun. Try your luck at figuring out the clues.
  • Cost: $25 pre-registration by March 7, Late Fee: $30 | Register Online at stpatsirelandin.com/roadrally
  • Contact: Geri Wehr 812.630.9601 or Sandy Mundy 812.630.7515
4:30 p.m. - Irish Mass - St. Mary Catholic Church
​5:30 p.m. - Laugh Out Loud Comedy & Magic Show: Brandon Baggett - St. Mary Cafeteria
  • Doors open at 5:30 | Dinner at 6:15pm - Catered by Barnyard BBQ | Cash Bar
  • Tickets: $30/person Deadline is March 2.
  • Contact:Kay Hall 812.630.4259, Janet Schitter 812.630.4861, or Barb Kendall 812.630.2204 for tickets. 

Sunday, March 13, 2022
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Sweet-D-Licious Kettle Corn - K of C
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Momma Jan's Kotton Kandy - K of C
9 a.m. - K of C Bar-B-Q Chicken & Pork Chop Dinners - K of C
  • Cost: $12 plate - includes Baked Beans and Slaw for fixings | Serve until sold out.
  • Sponsor: Ireland K of C, Grand Knight— John Rottet
10 a.m. - Irish Mass - St. Mary Catholic Church
10 a.m. - Irish Service - St. John's Lutheran Church
​10:30 a.m. - Irish Heritage Service - Grace and Truth Church
10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Lunch by St. John's Lutheran Church - Texaco Station
  • Taco Salad, Hamburger, and Hotdogs
1 p.m. - Parade - Streets in Ireland