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Here’s a rundown of among the native occasions in Contra Costa County and additional out this weekend as St. Patrick’s Day enjoyable is upon us.
In the meantime, earlier than the occasions, a pleasant reminder to drink responsibly. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Management (ABC) reminds Californians to have a good time St. Patrick’s Day responsibly and by no means drive beneath the affect. ABC encourages the general public to forestall impaired driving by designating a sober driver or use ride-sharing providers.
Statistics from the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) present that between 2016 and 2020, drunk driving crashes precipitated 287 deaths in the course of the St. Patrick’s Day interval. In 2020, 36% of deadly crashes concerned a drunk driver throughout the identical interval.
Saturday, March 16
- 7:00 am – Dandelion Days Flea Market (Jackson)
- 9:00 am – Native Farmers Markets (Brentwood, Orinda, San Ramon, Walnut Creek) — extra particulars
- 9:00 am – The Makers Boulevard (dowtown Brentwood) – Uncover distinctive handmade finds from native makers & companies! Get pleasure from dwell music, Spring photograph ops, & an Easter Bunny meet & greet! Free face portray & raffle for a mini deal with!
- 9:00 am – Wings over Solano at Travis Air Pressure Base – extra data
10:00 am – Dublin St. Patricks Day Celebration
Expertise the Emerald Isle with no passports required! Come to the Metropolis of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Competition to seek out three phases of Irish music and dance; genuine Irish meals and drinks; greater than 250 wonderful arts and business distributors, together with an Irish Market; roaming leprechauns and bagpipers; carnival rides; and an Irish Tea Cottage.
In celebration of 40 years of the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Dublin, be a part of us for prolonged hours on Saturday evening for a particular 200-drone present to commemorate the event.
- 10:00 am – Walnut Creek Bead & Design Present – Beads, gems, jewellery, and clothes! a weekend of creativity and craftsmanship March 15-17 on the Walnut Creek Bead & Design Present! Come store over 150 reveals and discover all the pieces from jewellery and artwear, to beads, gems, antiquities and handcrafts. Take workshops in design, beadwork, and soldering — extra data
- 11:00 am – Delta Discoveries at Massive Break Regional Shoreline (Oakley) — extra data
- 11:00 am – Evan Thomas Blues at Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
- 12:00 pm – St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration at 4 Legs Brewing (Brentwood)
- 12:00 pm – Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Household Enjoyable at R+C Household Farms (Brentwood) (SOLD OUT)
- 12:00 pm – St Patrick’s Weekend Occasion at Epidemic Ales (Harmony)
- 1:00 pm – Mama Foxxy and The Whiskey Gypsy Rebals at Wild Idol Saloon (Byron)
- 5:00 pm – East County Little League Crab Feed (Brentwood)
- 5:00 pm – Roadside 22 (Clayton) -St. Patrick’s Day occasion with Genuine Irish Dinner
- 5:30 pm – Useless Cat Hat at Gradual Hand BBQ (Martinez)
- 5:30 pm – Save Our Fitness center Fundraiser at Brownstone Gardens (Oakley)
6:00 pm – Antioch Speedway Races
The wet climate has prevented issues from occurring at Antioch Speedway for the final three weeks, however this Saturday evening that’s about to alter. The sixty fourth season of auto racing begins with an thrilling five-division lineup. — see full preview
- 6:00 pm – St. Patricks Day Occasion at Sugar Barge Waterfront Bar & Grill (Bethel Island)
- 6:00 pm – Justin Garns Trio at Del Cielo Brewing (Martinez)
- 6:00 pm – Smokin Jay & Buddies at Gradual Hand BBQ (Nice Hill)
- 6:00 pm – The Butlers (classic 70’s rock) + Rock The Nation) at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
- 7:00 pm – DJ Ray “Outdated Faculty Soul” at Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
- 7:00 pm – Sin Silver & The Avenue at WiseGirl (Nice Hill)
- 7:00 pm – Jeff Tamelier & Jim Funk at Roxx on Primary (Martinez)
- 7:00 pm – Bonded By Blood + Malpractice at Brentwood Emporium
- 8:00 pm – Tailgaters in Antioch hosts Project4Band
- 8:00 pm – Hillcrest Taphouse w/DJ Scotty. Drink & meals specials
- 8:00 pm – The Collective at Brentwood CoCo Wine Firm
- 8:00 pm – Room 43 Band at Crown and Crow (Brentwood)
- 8:00 pm – Reverend Horton Warmth at Vinnies Bar & Grill (Harmony)
- 8:30 pm – DJ Edy A at La Fuente Mexican Restaurant and Blue Iguana Bar Brentwood, CA
- 9:00 pm – St. Patrick’s Day Occasion with DJ Patrick at 311 Oak St Pub (Brentwood)
- 9:30 pm – The Final Decade (rock covers) at Dan’s Irish Bar (Walnut Creek)
Sunday, March 17
- 7:00 am – Dandelion Days Flea Market (Jackson
- 8:30 am – Shamrock 5K Enjoyable Run & Stroll (Dublin) – extra data
- 9:00 am – Wings over Solano at Travis Air Pressure Base – extra data
- 10:00 am – Dublin St. Patricks Day Celebration
- 10:00 am – Walnut Creek Bead & Design Present
- 10:00 am – The Cobra Expertise in Martinez – Open to the general public from 10-3, come on by and be taught extra in regards to the historical past of Shelby American. – extra data
- 11:00 am – St. Patrick’s Day Half at McGrail Vineyards (Livermore)
- 12:00 pm – DJ Edan at Monica’s Riverview (Antioch)
- 12:00 pm – St Patrick’s Weekend Occasion at Epidemic Alas (Harmony)
- 12:00 pm – Spring Fest (Benicia) – extra data
- 12:00 pm – St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration at 4 Legs Brewing (Brentwood)
- 12:00 pm – Hashish and Clutches Automotive Present at One Plant (Antioch)
12:30 pm – Sip N’ Store St. Patrick’s Day at Brownstone Gardens by Heer’s Socials (Oakley)
Be part of Heer’s Socials as they host a Sip N’ Store at Brownstone Gardens (Oakley) with a household enjoyable day. The occasion options dwell music, youngsters’s actions with Irish spirit face portray. Let the little leprechauns bounce their method into happiness in our jumpy home. Indulge the younger ones’ artistic facet, and allow them to showcase their madd coloring expertise in our coloring contest – a world of pleasure awaits! There can even be Shamrock Bingo.
- Inexperienced Beer, Wine, and Mimosas:
- Style the Rainbow: Bask in a savory feast of corned beef and cabbage, paired with crimson potatoes and rye bread. Tickets are $17 or two for $30. (Value will increase to $20 and $35 on the door). Improve your feast of tender corned beef, cabbage, crimson potatoes, and rye bread with an Irish-inspired beer or effervescence glass of shamrock inexperienced champagne. Tickets are $22 or two for $40. (Value will increase to $25 and $45 on the door).
- Shamrock Tea Occasion: Bask in an Irish-themed afternoon tea occasion, full with tasty treats that may transport you to the Emerald Isle. Savor the flavors and benefit from the festive environment. Tickets are $35 per grownup and $20 per youngster. (Value will increase to $40 and $25 on the door).
1:00 pm – St. Patty’s Day with DJ TONY at Campos Household Vineyards (Byron)
Be part of Campos Household Vineyards from 1:00 pm to five:00 pm as they host DJ Tony who will take all of your track requests–you’re additionally inspired to put on inexperienced. They’ll have Foodie Name right here with meals and Inexperienced Beer out there for buy! Wine shall be out there for buy within the Tasting Room! This occasion shall be indoors, UNLESS the climate is heat. Tables can be found to order for $25, in any other case they are going to be out there first come, first serve — extra data
- 1:00 pm – Gabe Duffin at Hannah Nicole Vineyards (Brentwood)
- 1:00 pm – St. Patrick’s Day Bash w/ U2 +The Cranberries Tributes at Retro Junkie (Walnut Creek)
- 2:00 pm – Sunday Classes with Margaret Niles at Smiths Touchdown (Antioch)
- 2:00 pm – St. Patrick’s Day at Dale Vino (Pittsburg)
- 3:00 pm – Beer Pong Event + St Patrick’s Day at Del Cielo Brewing (Martinez)
- 4:00 pm – Miramonte HS Presents: Footloose
- 9:00 pm – Salvage Title rocking St. Patty’s at Dan’s Irish Bar (Walnut Creek)
For extra data and occasions, go to our occasions calendar – click on right here
Slightly additional out…
March 23: Pittsburg Easter Egg Hunt
Be part of the Kiwanis Membership of Pittsburg and the Metropolis of Pittsburg’s Recreation as we have a good time the enjoyable of Easter! The annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt returns Saturday, March 23, 2024 to its new location of Small World Park! The enjoyable begins at 8am will the Kiwanians serving up pancakes off the grill for a small donation of $5.00 (ends at 11am). At 11am, prepare to hitch your age group and hunt for the treats put out by the Easter bunny. Extra data: Click on Right here
March 23: Fishing with My PAL (Pittsburg)
We’re excited for the return of our extremely anticipated occasion. The morning/afternoon shall be stuffed with Limitless fishing (Deliver your fishing pole), prizes, meals and photos with our well-known BOLO. Don’t overlook your sunscreen and are available on out and revel in this occasion! Extra data
March 23-24: Goodguys fortieth All American Get-Collectively
Seize your loved ones and mates and head on out to the Alameda County Fairgrounds the weekend of March 23-24 for the Goodguys fortieth All American Get-Collectively that includes over 3,000 of the west coast’s baddest American made and powered present automobiles and vans of all years on show! There may be additionally the Goodguys’ Traditional Efficiency Merchandise AutoCross racing sequence motion that includes the “American Shootout”, a particular indoor customized show and lowrider hopping contest, store the large swap meet, Automobiles 4 Sale Corral and vendor halfway, take pleasure in dwell music, see which rides take dwelling the highest awards of the weekend and a lot extra! For full particulars and to register your automobile or buy tickets: Extra data – click on right here
March 24 – Contra Costa Winegrowers Spring Wine Tasting Trolley Tour
The Contra Costa Winegrowers Affiliation introduced its Spring Wine Tasting Trolley Tour shall be held on March 24.
The occasion shall be held from 12:00 pm to five:00 pm with 6 places and eight wineries. The occasion is $120 per ticket the place you’ll take pleasure in wine, small bites, dwell music and the chance to hop on and off trolley rides. Contra Costa Winegrowers Affiliation is proud to current the Spring Wine Tasting Trolley Tour.
Meet the winemakers, vintners, and pattern wines from barrels and bottles. Take the chance to buy futures and bottles to your very personal wine cellar. The easiest way to take pleasure in this lovely wine nation is aboard the wine trolley. Trolleys loop round to stops each 20 minutes, and final decide up is at 4:45 p.m.. Should be 21+/over to attend.
Tickets are bought by deciding on your beginning location (click on right here to buy)
March 30: Antioch Rotary Bunny Hop 5k
Be part of the Antioch Rotary Membership for its Bunny Hop 5K race on March 30, 2024–the day earlier than Easter The Begin/End Space is inside Corteva Wetlands. It’s essential to park on the Antioch Marina Parking Lot and stroll about 3/4 miles into the Race Web site. The Awards & Children Sprint shall be on the Antioch Marina Web site. To enroll… click on right here
March 30: Spring Brews Competition 2024 (Harmony)
The thirteenth Annual Spring Brews Competition brings over 60 world class craft breweries to Downtown Harmony, CA. with dwell music, meals and extra! The Brewing Community’s Spring Brews Competition returns to Todos Santos Plaza in Harmony to have a good time its thirteenth yr as the most effective craft beer festivals within the Bay Space! Get able to get outdoors for a terrific day within the park with a lineup of the very best craft beer in California. We’ve additionally acquired the dwell music and nice meals that you simply’ve come to anticipate from us!
Tickets are $65. This can be a 21 and over solely occasion so all attendees have to be of authorized ingesting age. Everybody should buy a ticket to enter. Designated Driver tickets can be found on the gate solely and are $20. Tickets — click on right here
March 30: Martinez Egg Hunt
Save the Date! SATURDAY MARCH 30 @ 10AM Martinez Waterfront Egg Hunt! Come be a part of the enjoyable and merriment on the Waterfront Park Subject in Martinez. The Hunt will start at 10AM sharp, so be prepared for an egg-citing good time! For extra data and registration, go to: https://safe.rec1.com/CA/Metropolis-Martinez/catalog
Full Occasion Calendar — click on right here