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The 10 Spot: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the El Dorado County and Foothills Region

Feb 22, 2017 02:43PM ● By Tara Mendanha

Looking for something to do this St. Paddy’s Day? You’re in luck! We’ve got parades, parties and gorgeous green manicures lined up for you. 


Grace Patriot Wines. Wear green on March 17 for a complimentary tasting at Grace Patriot Wines. Continue the celebrations throughout the weekend at their anniversary party where there will be case specials and food pairings on March 18 from noon to 3 p.m. for $5. 


36 Handles Restaurant and Pub. On March 17, kick off the celebrations with an Irish breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by an Irish buffet for lunch and dinner, drink specials and performances by Island of Black and White and the El Dorado Hills Firefighters Pipes and Drums. The beer fest begins at noon on March 18 and features 20-25 beers and live music. Local high school bands will compete at the Battle of the Bands on March 19 with outdoor games and drink specials to boot. 


Brave a Shave for Kids with Cancer. Shave your head, volunteer or donate at the Westfield Galleria in Roseville for St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s event on March 4 from noon to 4 p.m., which raises funds for childhood cancer research. 


Placerville Brewing Company. Don’t miss the special menu of barbecue corned beef brisket and cabbage at this local brewery favorite on March 17. There will also be green beer in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. 


The Purple Place Bar and Grill. On March 17, El Dorado Hills’ original roadhouse is dishing out a mouthwatering dinner of house-made corned beef and cabbage with carrots, Irish potatoes and horseradish cream sauce. Stick around for live music by the band 8 Track Massacre and drink specials, including $4 Jameson and $4 pints of Guinness. 


Flowers on Main. Send someone special a bouquet or “green” plant to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day. 


Serendipity Nails. Get into the festive spirit by getting green nails with a decorative design at Serendipity Nails. 530-387-7279


Whole Foods Market. Eat and drink your way through St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef delicacies and lots of Guinness goodness from Whole Foods Market in Folsom.        


 The Five Irish Tenors Present Voices of Ireland. Treat yourself to music by five trained Irish singers as they bring you classics like “Danny Boy” and “My Wild Irish Rose,” along with contemporary hits like Bono’s “In a Lifetime” and Brendan Graham’s “You Raise Me Up.” The show is at the Harris Center on March 1 at 7:30 p.m. 


St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance. Make your way to the Pleasant Valley Community Hall in Placerville on March 17 from 6-11 p.m. for a dinner of corned beef and cabbage with all the fixings; after, dance the night to music by Transfer Station. There will also be a no-host beer and wine bar. 

By Tara Mendanha  //  Brave a Shave for Kids with Cancer photo by Melissa Babasin Photography. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.