Celebrate the luck of the Irish by participating in one of these St. Patrick’s Day events going on in Hunterdon County.
Michael Patrick with John Sudia
When: Saturday, March 7 from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Where: The Ship Inn Restaurant and Brewery, 61 Bridge Street, Milford
The duo will perform as part of the official launch of Decadants Brewing Company at the Ship Inn. The duo will also be performing at Ironbound Hard Cider, 360 Route 5179 in Asbury on Sunday, March 15th at noon
Ireland: Tea, Food and Folklore
When: Tuesday, March 10 at 2 p.m.
Where: Hunterdon County Library, 314 Route 12, Flemington
Join Food Historian Judith Krall-Russo as she discusses Irish rituals such as drinking strong black tea while nibbling on scones and telling tales of leprechauns and fairies.
Run O’the Mill 5k
When: Saturday, March 14 at 8 a.m.
Where: 63 Halstead St., Clinton
Founded by hometown Olympian Julie Culley, the race is now organized by the Hunterdon Lions Youth Track Club, with proceeds going to the club and North Hunterdon High School Running Programs.
Free Irish Soda Bread & Butter Demo
When: Saturday, March 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Samuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens. 5 Bonnell Street, Flemington
The Friends of Fleming Castle are hosting a fun and free Irish Soda Bread & Butter Making Demonstration and Tasting. There will be 2 educational tours of the historical home throughout the day along with light refreshments. Hot Irish Breakfast tea will be served as well. As the heart and start of Flemington, NJ, the mission of the Friends of Fleming Castle (a 501c3 non-profit organization) is to maintain and preserve the structure and content of the Samuel Fleming House and grounds, a site built by Samuel Fleming in 1756 and to provide it as a museum, open to the public. This event is open to all ages.
Hunterdon County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: Sunday, March 15 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Main Street, Clinton
Hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (FSSP), the 2020 Hunterdon County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Main Street in Clinton. The parade features more than 50 marching bands, including five pipe and drum bands and the North Hunterdon High School Marching Band.An all-ages after party hosted by the FSSP will be held at the Red Mill Museum.
The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick’s DayAfter Party at Red Mill Museum
When: Sunday, March 15 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street, Clinton
After the parade, join the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the Red Mill Museum which include activities, crafts, treats and traditional Irish fiddle music.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations at Cryan’s Tavern
When: March 15th – March 17th
Where: Cryan’s Tavern, 2 Beaver Avenue, Annandale
Cryan’s has scheduled 2 days of St. Patrick’s Day entertainment. The lineup includes:
Sunday, March 15th, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Hosted by the Celtic Rebels, the bar will feature Irish dancers, bag pipe players and Celtic music after Clinton’s parade.
Tuesday, March 17th – Singer songwriter Jimmy Farrell will perform from noon to 4 p.m.