Mid-Atlantic Shamrock Fest

 

Location:  Six city blocks in Ballston Entertainment Zone in Arlington, VA.  Entrance located at Wilson Blvd and Glebe Rd - Next to Ballston Common Mall.
Time: March 12, 12pm-9pm

Cost:  $15, Children under 13 FREE. Family Value discounts available.

 

Overview

The largest, most exciting St. Patrick's festival in the history of the Washington DC area is turning Arlington green once again. With 20 bands on 4 stages and spanning 6 city blocks, ShamrockFest '05 is one for the record books (the first 20,000 guests receive a free souvenir mega-cup).

 

This is a day-long, indoor/outdoor festival. The enormous festival site spans SIX city blocks. Upon entering the festival site, guests are free to roam the streets partaking of food, drinks, and a variety of music on FOUR exciting stages, plus activities for all.

Bands include the hottest entertainers from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including Dewey Beach's biggest sensations.

There are also SIX popular bars/restaurants located within the festival site, featuring indoor activities, food, beverages and entertainment -- Including: Chevy's, Bailey's Pub & Grill, Mastutake Sushi Steakhouse, Chicken Out, Smoothie King, The Front Page and Rock Bottom

 

The six-block festival features a myriad of activities as follows:
 
* 6 City Blocks
* Indoor/Outdoor Activities
* Multitude of Beer, Food, Beverage and Awareness Booths
* Six Indoor Bars/Restaurants
* Four Outdoor Stages
* 20 Popular Bands (Rock, Irish, Blues, Retro and Folk)
* Carnival Midway (Games/Activities, etc.)
* March Madness Inside Bars
* Free Party Favors to the First 1,000 Guests
* Free Souvenir Mega-Cup for First 20,000 Guests
* Kids Zone (Ends at 5:00 pm)
* Giveaways, Prizes
* Green Beer
* Also: Post Party at Clarendon Ballroom

 

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