MENDOCINO CO., 3/12/25 – St. Patrick’s Day is on Monday, Mar. 17, but many festivities in Mendocino County, including concerts, fundraisers and food offerings, will take place all week. At the top of the list, find live music and special events by date. At the bottom, find a list of food purveyors offering special menus, pop-ups and other Irish-themed food and drink offerings. Sláinte!
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Thursday, Mar. 13
Patrick Ball – Renowned Celtic harp player and spoken word artist Patrick Ball rekindles the fire and wonder of an evening of Irish storytelling. Ball has recorded nine instrumental and five spoken word albums which have sold well over one-half million copies internationally. All ages, 7-9 p.m., $35, Abalone Room at the Little River Inn, 7901 CA-1, Little River, (707) 937-5942, littleriverinn.com. Get your tickets here.
Saturday, Mar. 15
Fort Bragg Beer Festival – Even though this event isn’t an official St. Patrick’s Day celebration, it checks one important holiday box: lots of beer. The annual fundraiser benefits the Fort Bragg Rotary Club and features over 15 breweries from throughout NorCal pouring their offerings. Plenty of food and live music will also be on hand and free rides from Mendocino Wine Tours will ensure everyone gets home safely. 12-4 p.m., $40, Eagles Hall, 210 N. Corry St., Fort Bragg, tickets onsale at the door.
St. Patrick’s Day Feast – American Legion Post 174 hosts its annual Duane Brown Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Feast fundraiser. Tickets include a hearty meal of corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, carrots and more. The proceeds benefit the legion’s work with veterans. 5-7 p.m., $25 adults, $12 children ages 12 and under, free children ages 5 and under, Veteran’s Memorial Building, 191 N. Main St., Willits.
Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner – Albion-Little River Fire Auxiliary hosts its annual Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner fundraiser. Tickets include a dinner of corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, carrots, salad and dessert and live Celtic music. There will also be a cash bar. 5:30-9 p.m., $30 adults, $10 children ages 6-12, free for children aged 6 and under, Whitesboro Grange, 35210 Navarro Ridge Rd., Albion.
Forrest & Friends – Forrest Glyer and Malakai Schindel of the band Schindig will be joined by several local musicians for a St. Patrick’s Day party. Performers might include Sarah Rose formerly of The Real Sarahs, Clay Hawkins, Mitchell Holman, Kyle Madrigal and more. 21 and over, 8 p.m., no cover (food or drink purchase required), Shanachie Pub, 50 B South Main St., Willits, (707) 459-9194, facebook.com/ShanachieWillits.
St. Patrick’s Day Party – DJ Eighty8 hosts a night of dancing, drinking and axe throwing. 21 and over, 9 p.m., no cover, The Thirsty Axe, 209 S. School St., Ukiah, (707) 238-8778 thirstyaxe.com.
Sunday, Mar. 16
St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast – Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County is partnering with the Redwood Valley Grange and Redwood Valley Calpella Fire Department to host a mutual pancake breakfast fundraiser. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $15per adult, $7 per child ages 12 and under, Redwood Valley Grange, 8650 East Rd., Redwood Valley. Get your tickets here.
Patterson’s Pub – Mendocino County’s only Irish pub will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with special food and plenty of fun. The Gnarly Pints will perform festive music from 5-7 p.m., and the pub will have corned beef and cabbage and cottage pie on special. It’s the only spot on the coast with Guinness on draft! 21 and over, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Patterson’s Pub, 10485 Lansing St., Mendocino, (707) 937-4782, pattersonspub.com.
Lions of the North – Sacramento-based Celtic band Lions of the North performs Celtic folk, sea shanties and originals. The hotel will serve green beer, Irish cocktails and food. All ages, 6-9 p.m., $5, the Thatcher Hotel, 13401 US-101, Hopland, (707) 723-0838, thatcherhotel.com.
Monday, Mar. 17
Patterson’s Pub – Mendocino County’s only Irish pub will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with special food and plenty of fun. The Gnarly Pints will perform festive music from 5-7 p.m., and the pub will have corned beef and cabbage and cottage pie on special. It’s the only spot on the coast with Guinness on draft! 21 and over, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Patterson’s Pub, 10485 Lansing St., Mendocino, (707) 937-4782, pattersonspub.com.
St. Patrick’s Day at the Leggett American Legion Post #815 – Wear your green garb and celebrate the day with a plentiful helping of corned beef, cabbage and all the fixings. Proceeds benefit the post. $9 per plate, 2-7 p.m., Leggett American Legion Post #815, 68201 U.S. Highway 101, Leggett.
St. Patrick’s Day Barrel Release Party – Northspur Brewing will release its 2024 barrel aged stouts and Belgian ales to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 3-9 p.m., Northspur Brewing Co., 101 N. Main St., Willits, (707) 518-4208, northspurbrewing.com.
Irish-themed food and drink offerings
Corned beef pizza at Slam Dunk Pizza – Slam Dunk Pizza is known for its one-of-a-kind pizza specials and their latest offering is no exception: the corned beef pizza. Offered for a limited time now through March 17, Slam Dunk tops a 14″ pizza with shredded corned beef, fried cabbage, fried red potatoes, mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheese and mild horseradish aioli ($27). Available at Slam Dunk Pizza locations in Ukiah and Willits, slamdunkpizza.com.
St. Patrick’s Day drinks at El Mitote Café – Grab a Celtic-inspired caffeinated concoction at El Mitote Café. Offerings include the Pot of Gold Bomb (vanilla Red Bull or lemonade with edible glitter and whipped cream), Your Lucky Charm (Irish Cream cold brew with Lucky Charms cereal on top) or the Oreo Dubai Chocolate Frappé (pistachio cream and Oreo cookie blended into a chocolaty frappé). El Mitote Café, 1170 S. State St., Ukiah, elmitotecafe.com.
Corned beef supper at Windmills Cafe – Enjoy a meal of slow-cooked corned beef served with buttery red potatoes, cabbage, corn and choice of soup or a side salad ($20.95). Available Mar. 15-16. Windmills Cafe, 749 S. State St., Ukiah, (707) 462-4667, windmillscafe.weebly.com.