The biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Tampa Bay is coming back even bigger and better in 2026. Organizers just announced the official return of the 4th annual Paddy Fest St. Pete, taking place in St. Pete’s Williams Park March 13-15.
For the first time ever, Paddy Fest is expanding to three full days of fun, food, music, drink and games. The gigantic party is a true celebration of all things Celtic, and this year’s rendition doubles as an Irish music festival featuring some of the biggest Irish bands and musicians in the world spread out over the three days of festivities, all hosted by local favorite Sean Patrick Walsh. Tickets are available now.
Family fun and all-weekend revelry
Saturday and Sunday are family-friendly events with a huge kids zone with inflatables, a nine-hole mini golf course, an interactive art wall led by famed local muralist Derek Donnelly, and the annual market filled with local and Irish-themed vendors. Last year’s breakout favorite is back for another round, too: the Shepherd’s Pie Eating Contest.
All three days of action will include authentic Irish eats, local food trucks, giveaways and raffles, and plenty of bars spread throughout. In addition to a 21+ VIP Tent, there will be tons of Guinness on tap, whiskey tastings, a Tully Tent, a wine garden and mimosa bar, and even an Irish coffee bar, put on thanks to sponsor partners JJ Taylor Distributing, Evergreen Wines, and Breakthru Beverage…