Emerald Isle St. Patrick's Festival

From Emerald Isle St. Patrick's Festival Website:

23rd Annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick's Festival is proudly presented by Transportation Impact on Saturday, March 15th from 9am-6pm at the Emerald Plantation shopping center. Admission and parking are free for the festival. This year's festival will feature over 75 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, Oak Grove Stables petting zoo and rides, clowns and static displays along with amusement rides, face painters, and many other fun family-oriented activities. Festival goers can also enjoy a beer garden. The Little Ms. & Mr. Leprechaun Contest will take place on the main stage at 9 am. The contest is for boys and girls ages 2-3 and 4-5 and requires pre-registration by 12pm on Thursday, March 13th or until space is full. Space is limited to 20 participants.