Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day All Weekend Long In Shamrock, Texas

With a name like Shamrock, Texas, you just have to have a celebration to commemorate St. Patrick's Day.  Shamrock, Texas goes all out each year with their celebration.  In fact you don't want to miss the festivities this weekend.

Starting tonight in Shamrock, Texas celebrate!

6:30pm It's the Kick off Banquet featuring, astronaut and Artist Alan Bean .  Then dance the night away with live music from JW Lane and Country Road

Saturday-March 14th

8a - 5K Fun Run

8am - Chili Cook off Starts

9:30am - Arts and Crafts Fair kicks off

10am - Donegal Beard Contest.  Men have been growing their beards since January 1st and the best beard will be chosen.

10:30am The Parade - Kicks off at 800 N. Main

12n - Carnival Opens

12:30 - Motorcycle Rally and Poker Run starts

3p - The Crowning of Miss Irish Rose

9pm - The Big Dance with William Clark Green

Sunday, March 15th

12n - Carnival Opens

1pm - Lad N Lassie Beauty Pageant

Here's a great story our friends ABC 7 did on Shamrock.

Shamrock is just a 1 1/2hr drive east on I-40 from Amarillo.