Everyone is a wee bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Bring the family and enjoy some Irish shenanigans during Jacksonville’s Celebrate the Shamrock event on Saturday, March 14, 2020, beginning at noon.
Enjoy special-themed store discounts for those who can find the hidden shamrocks around Pico’s Worldwide, try the Lucky Leprechaun ginger fruit punch and receive a surprise clover gift-with-purchase at Terra Firma Gift. If you forget to wear something green, Willowcreek Gifts has green-colored jewelry on sale and complimentary jewelry cleaning & inspection by professional jeweler and local, Thom Gregg. There will also be grand-prize basket drawings valued at over $500! Enter to win at participating merchants throughout town.
Several of our restaurants will also have tasty treats and drinks. One favorite stop is Bella Union for their famous shamrock martini and grasshopper mud pie.
While in town, take a stroll over to Art Presence Art Center to learn about shamrock embroidery and listen to the festive music of our talented, local musicians along the way. Kids can enjoy face painting at the Visitor Information Center and a town scavenger hunt that starts at the Jacksonville Community Center on Main Street. Horse-drawn wagon rides will also be back in town with pick-ups on the corner of 5th & C Street across from the Mustard Seed Café every 30 minutes throughout the day.
On your way to or from town, be sure and stop by DANCIN Vineyards and sample their “Celebrate the Shamrock Flight” which includes two of their top, award-winning wines.
The Chamber of Commerce will also be offering their popular “Stay & Play” package at a local inn and restaurant. The giveaway will be announced via Instagram @visitjacksonvilleoregon. You can also check the events page at jacksonvilleoregon.org for details and additional fun and entertainment will be added leading up to the event.
This family-fun, community event is sponsored by the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.