Shamrock City
Looking for the luck of the Irish? Visit Rock City's 5th annual Irish Celebration and festival...Shamrock City! This premiere St. Patrick's Day Celebration includes live Irish Music, Irish Jig Lessons, Irish Food, Specialty Beer, Costume Characters and Fun for the whole family! See the High Falls...flowing Green! This event has been selected as a Top 20 Event by Southeast Tourism Society for March 2010, 2011, and 2012!
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Event Hours
March 17 & 18, 2012
12pm – 5pm
*Event included with Regular Rock City Admission
Event Activities
- See the High Falls…flowing Green!
- Take home some green kettlecorn or Shamrock Green Fudge and assorted specialty holiday chocolates
- Leprechaun photo opportunities with Costume characters
- Balloon Creations by Mike Edwards
- Kids Activities Including:
- Lucky Shamrock Treasure Map Adventure, Panning for Gold and other Magical Goodies*, Kiss the Blarney Stone Climbing Wall Adventures*, Lucky Makeovers Face Painting*, Paint your own Blarney Stone*, Make your own lucky candy necklace*, Lucky Lollipops*
- Lucky Shamrock Treasure Map Adventure, Panning for Gold and other Magical Goodies*, Kiss the Blarney Stone Climbing Wall Adventures*, Lucky Makeovers Face Painting*, Paint your own Blarney Stone*, Make your own lucky candy necklace*, Lucky Lollipops*
- Irish Jig Dance Lessons with Jeff Sandy
- Try some traditional Irish Food including Mulligan Stew, Corned Beef & Cabbage (served in the Pot of Gold Pavilion), Reubens (served at the Big Rock Grill), and more with specialty beer brewed locally by Big River Grille.
- Don't forget your St. Patrick's Day Souvenires available including Irish gnomes "Patrick" and "Isabella"
- Get a souvenir pilsner or pint glass that come with a free first beer and discounted re-fills coupon
*Additional Charges for some children's activities (average $3 - $9)
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Event Schedule
Live Irish, Celtic and Highlands Music all-day in the "Pot of Gold Pavilion" and featured around the park.
"Pot of Gold Pavilion" Schedule - check back soon for full band schedule.
Shamrock City Videos
Check out some of these great videos of the Shamrock City festivities!
See the High Falls...Flowing Green!
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Watch as we make a special St. Patrick's Day version of our world-famous fudge!
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What's Blooming at Rock City?
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In March, look for Daffodils, Carolina Jessamine, and Yoshino Cherry Trees blooming in our gardens. Don't miss the breath-taking views from Lover's Leap as Spring Blooms at beautiful Rock City Gardens! |
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Community Partner & Sponsor Information
Community Partner:
Rock City is proud to once again partner with the MDA (Chattanooga District of the Muscular Dystrophy Association) for Shamrock City and participate in their Shamrocks for Dystrophy fundraiser. 
Rock City will be selling Shamrocks for Dystrophy ($1 green, $5 gold) throughout the park between mid-February and our Shamrock City event.
Sponsored By:
*Additional charges apply for food, drinks, some activities, & accessories.