Long Island’s going green for a few weekends — and midweek celebrations — in March!
Get in the Irish spirit with this list of St. Patrick’s Day events across the North Fork.
On March 11 from 3-9 p.m., try a corned beef & cabbage or fried flounder dinner for $30 per person, with Guinness, Jameson and drink specials. Proceeds will benefit the East End Emerald Society’s Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
East End Lions Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner | Ammirati’s, 135 Love Lane, Mattituck, 631-298-7812
This 71st annual event offers a corned beef and cabbage or chicken parmigiana take out dinner for $30 on March 12. Proceeds support the Guide Dog Foundation, Canine Companions, American Vet Dogs and local needs. For tickets, contact Lion Roberta Faltin at 631-745-2458 or Lion Lydia Ladja at 631-734-5897. Tickets available until March 12; dinners may be picked up between 3:30-4:30 p.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The Irish Tenors | The Suffolk Theater, 18 East Main Street, Riverhead, 631-727-4343
On March 13 at 8 p.m., the internationally known Irish Tenors perform favorites from Ireland’s rich musical heritage. Tickets are $75-125 and may be obtained here.
St. Paddy’s Party | Twin Fork Beer Company, 807 Raynor Ave., Riverhead, 631-209-4233
On March 13, from 6-9 p.m., Riverhead Rotary and Twin Fork Beer Company will hold a 21-and-over St. Patrick’s weekend fundraiser with music, raffles and Irish-themed entertainment, including bagpipes and step dancing. Admission includes entry, one beer or wine, and a traditional Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage with fixings. A portion of proceeds will benefit North Fork Country Kids. Tickets are $50 and are advance sale only. To reserve, click here.
Cutchogue St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Cox Lane and Main Road, Cutchogue
20th Annual Cutchogue St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Saturday, March 14, 2 to 4 p.m. — starts at the traffic light at Cox Lane and Route 25 and marches down the latter ending in the heart of Cutchogue Village. Find more information here.
The Quiet Man | The Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead, 631-727-4343
On March 14 at 8 p.m., catch a screening of this 1952 classic film, starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara in a love story that takes place in Ireland’s countryside. Tickets are $25 and include complimentary Irish coffee and Dianne’s Irish cream cheesecake. To book tickets click here.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at CAST | CAST, 53930 Main Road, Southold, 631-477-1717
On March 14 at 10 a.m., all are welcome for an authentic Irish breakfast on the main floor and an Irish Step dance performance and workshop with Alex Cuniff from Ciara Greene School of Irish Step Dancing in Treiber Hall. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.; free admission. To register, click here.
Tucker’s Taproom will host afterparties on March 14 after the Cutchogue St. Patrick’s Day parade from 4-8 p.m. and on March 28 after the Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day parade from 4-8 p.m., with specials on Guinness and other beers and Irish whiskey. Don’t miss the drink specials like Irish Espresso martinis, shamrock-a-ritas and green mimosas from $15-18. For more info, check here.
The Birchwood offers two dates to choose from: March 14 or March 17, for this dinner dance with live music by Bobby G and a DJ, as well as an Irish step dancer. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner runs from 6-9 p.m. with grand buffet serving corned beef and cabbage, carving and pasta stations, mashed potato bar and dessert station with a giant chocolate fountain. Cost is $39.95 per person plus tax and gratuity; tickets must be purchased in advance. To reserve, call 631-727-4449, extension 5.
The Birchwood will also serve St. Patrick’s restaurant specials on March 17: a corned beef reuben sandwich for $19.95; a corned beef and cabbage dinner for $24.95; and shepherd’s pie for $23.95. For details on the dinner dance and the restaurant specials, look here.
On March 15 from 1-7 p.m., enjoy a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner with soft drinks included for $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Kids’ meal of chicken fingers and fries available for $12; cash bar and Pot of Gold 50/50 raffle. To get tickets, email [email protected] or text Alex at 631-355-0620. For more information, look here.
Shamrock shuffle 5K Run/Walk | Tasker Park, Carroll Ave., Peconic
The Mattituck-Cutchogue Jr.-Sr. High School Athletic Booster Club sponsors the 5th annual shuffle on March 15, with this year’s proceeds to go to the family of beloved coach and teacher Kelly Pickering. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., race starts at 10 a.m.; cost is $30 for adults online by 3/14, $35 day of race, $15 Mattituck students online by 3/14, $20 day of race. Race ends at Greenport Harbor Brewing Company for raffles and fun! To sign up, click here.
St. Patrick’s Day Party | Greenport Harbor Brewing Company, 42155 Main Road, Peconic, 631-477-1100
Head to Greenport Brewery this Sunday, March 15, for an all-day St. Pat’s bonanza, starting with the 10 a.m. Shamrock Shuffle 5k Race at Tasker Park (see above) and ending at the brewery, the live Irish tunes of Aileen and Eamonn O’Rourke starting at 11:30 a.m., a loquacious limerick contest (all the better fueled by beer) at 3 p.m., and loads of Irish breakfast sandwiches, corned beef, oysters and a brand new beer release from Sean O’Galligan. Hit ’em up!
Gaelic Storm | The Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead, 631-727-4343
This popular Irish band rocks the Suffolk on March 22 at 7 p.m., mixing Celtic tradition with high energy musicianship. Tickets are $29-79 and can be had here.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | Moonfish Brewery, 221 E Main St., Riverhead, 631-212-1265
On March 28 from 4 to 7 p.m., keep the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration going with live music by Acoustic Groove bringing their best takes on Irish tunes. Grab a beer after the Jamesport parade or just swing by food the evening fun.
Jamesport St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Kicking off at 1 p.m on March 28., the Jamesport parade runs from North Railroad Avenue and Washington Avenue through Main Road to the Jamesport Fire Department (25 Manor Lane, Riverhead). Packed with fire trucks and bagpipes for that Irish touch, this small-town celebration is one to see.
Looking for NoFo-proud green garb to wear on parade sidelines? Hit up Jamesport-based NoFo Gear for beanies, baseball caps, sweatshirts and tees that show off your shamrock and East End enthusiasm. Click here to see what they’ve got.
