In what has become one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day events on the West Coast, Virginia City will once again turn its historic streets green on Saturday, March 14. The day will kick-off with the 35th annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The long-running testicle festival has become a hallmark of St. Patrick’s Day weekend in northern Nevada, drawing visitors for creative Rocky Mountain oyster dishes. The foodie favorite will be joined by the St. Paddy Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, St. Patrick’s Day parade, costume contests and live Irish music throughout the day. Tickets are now on sale and available here.
“Even after 35 years, the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and St. Patrick’s Day in Virginia City is something you truly can’t experience elsewhere in the region,” Todd Tuttle, tourism director for Virginia City, said in a statement. “These events reflect the spirit of Virginia City by balancing tradition with creativity. With events running throughout the day, we invite everyone to plan ahead and spend the weekend in town, exploring the history that has led to such fun and quirky celebrations.”…