One More Round of St. Paddy’s Fun in FoCo 🍀
🍀 Still Feeling Lucky, Fort Collins?
Happy Monday, FoCo fam,
Think the St. Patrick’s Day festivities are already wrapped up? Not so fast—FoCo still has a few surprises up its sleeve. From lively gatherings to hands-on experiences, tomorrow offers more ways to celebrate the Irish spirit around town. Keep reading… you might just find the perfect way to keep the green vibes going.
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🍀 More St. Patrick’s Day Fun in Fort Collins
Think the St. Patrick’s Day fun is wrapping up? Not quite. Fort Collins still has a few tricks (and maybe a pot of gold) left for the big day tomorrow. If you’re looking for live music, friendly competition, or a hands-on Irish cooking experience, here are a few ways to keep the celebration rolling.
🍻 St. Paddy’s Day @ Breckenridge Brewery FoCo
📍 Breckenridge Brewery — 1020 E Lincoln Ave
⏰ March 17 | 5:00–9:00 PM
🎟️ Free
Breckenridge Brewery is going full Irish for the evening with music, dancing, and traditional performances.
The celebration kicks off with the McTeggart Irish Dancers (5–6 PM), a legendary Colorado dance school known for lightning-fast footwork and colorful costumes. After that, the Celtic trio Once Upon a Tune takes the stage from 7–9 PM with lively fiddle, guitar, and bodhrán rhythms that’ll make it hard to stay in your seat.
Grab a pint, attempt a jig, and soak up the festive vibes. 🍻
🎯 Pot o’ Gold Darts Tournament
📍 Old Town Putt — 244 N College Ave
⏰ March 17 | 7:00–9:00 PM
🎟️ $10 per team (2 players) | 21+
Feeling competitive? Head to Old Town Putt for a St. Patrick’s Day darts showdown.
Teams of two will battle through multiple rounds in a fast-paced tournament where everyone gets at least three games—so no early eliminations. Entry fees go straight into the cash prize pool, and the top teams advance to the championship round.
Wear green, talk a little smack, and aim for the bullseye. 🎯
🍳 St. Patrick’s Day Cooking Class
📍 Ginger and Baker — 359 Linden St
⏰ March 17 | 5:30–8:30 PM
🎟️ $95
Want to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with something delicious? Ginger and Baker is hosting a hands-on Irish cooking class in their Teaching Kitchen.
You’ll learn how to make:
🍀 Irish Cheddar Cheese Dip
🍀 Guinness Shepherd’s Pie
🍀 Bailey’s Irish Soda Bread Pudding with Jameson white chocolate whiskey sauce
The best part? You’ll sit down and eat everything you cooked at the end of the class.
☘️ Whether you’re dancing, competing, or cooking, Fort Collins has one more round of St. Paddy’s fun lined up for tomorrow. Grab your green gear and celebrate accordingly. Sláinte! 🍻
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Whether you’re dancing, competing, cooking, or just raising a pint with friends, St. Patrick’s Day in FoCo always finds a way to bring people together. However you celebrate, we hope it comes with a little luck and a lot of fun. 🍀
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See you Wednesday for more FoCo goodness 💚
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