Shamrock City
Looking for the luck of the Irish? Visit Rock City's 6th annual Irish Celebration and festival...Shamrock City! This premiere St. Patrick's Day Celebration includes live Irish Music, Irish Jig Lessons, Irish Food, Specialty Beer, Green Wine, Costume Characters and Fun for the whole family! See the High Falls...flowing Green! This event has been selected as a Top 20 Event by Southeast Tourism Society for March 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013!
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Event Hours
| March 16 & 17, 2013 March 23 & 24, 2013 |
8:30am - 6:00pm |
| Premiere Event Pricing |
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| Adults: $21.95 Children (ages 3-12): $12.95 |
Event Activities
- NEW THIS YEAR:
- Visit Rocky's House...along the Enchanted Trail just before you enter magical Fairyland Caverns. Meet Rocky the Elf and have your picture taken as Rocky helps us celebrate Shamrock City! (9am - 3pm)
- Shamrock Quest* - includes Rock Quest guide, Mining/Discovery Rock Collections, and one free rock climb on the 25-foot climbing wall.
- Beginning and End of the Rainbow Specials - available during Shamrock City dates from 8:30am - 10:00am and again from 5:00pm - close.
- Buy One Get One FREE Pot of Gold Mine Rough at Prospector's Point
- NEW Rock City Hummingbird Feeder - 30% OFF
- FREE Mini slice of Special Leprechaun Fudge (with $5 purchase)
- Leprechaun photo opportunities with Costume Characters, Strolling Musicians and Entertainers including
- Balloon Creations* by Mike Edwards and Interactive Mime Performance by Jerry Bowman
- Kids Activities Including:
- Lucky Shamrock Treasure Map Adventure, Panning for Gold and other Magical Goodies*, Kiss the Blarney Stone Climbing Wall Adventures*, Lucky Makeovers Face Painting*, Paint your own Blarney Stone*, Make your own lucky candy necklace*, Lucky Lollipops*
- Easter Bunny Photos! Don't miss the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny and receive a special Easter Treat. Pictures available by Kodak March 16, 17, 23, & 24 10am - 3pm
- Try some traditional Irish Food including Mulligan Stew, Corned Beef & Cabbage (served in the Pot of Gold Pavilion), Reubens (served at the Big Rock Grill), Green Kettle Korn and more.
- Specialty beer brewed locally by Big River Grille and Green Shamrock Wine from the Georgia Winery will be available.
- Don't forget your St. Patrick's Day Souvenirs available including Irish gnomes "Patrick" and "Isabella"
- Get a souvenir pilsner or pint glass that come with a free first beer and discounted re-fills coupon
*Additional Charges for some children's activities (average $3 - $9)
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Event Schedule
Live Irish, Celtic and Highlands Music all-day in the "Pot of Gold Pavilion" and throughout the park.
"Pot of Gold Pavilion" Schedule
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| 10:30 - 11:30 | Celtic Plain | Jennifer Daniels | Olta | John Lathim & Michelle Young |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Irish Jig Dance Lesson with Jeff Sandy | |||
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Chattanooga Pipe Band | |||
| 12:30 - 1:30 | Celtic Plain | Jennifer Daniels | Olta | John Lathim & Michelle Young |
| 1:30 - 2:00 | Irish Jig Dance Lesson with Jeff Sandy |
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| 2:00 - 3:00 | Molly Maguires | |||
| 3:00 - 3:30 | Irish Jig Dance Lesson with Jeff Sandy | |||
| 3:30 - 4:00 | Chattanooga Pipe Band |
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| 4:00 - 5:00 | Molly Maguires |
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| 5:00 - 6:00 | Pay the Reckoning |
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Shamrock City Videos
Check out some of these great videos of the Shamrock City festivities!
See the High Falls...Flowing Green!
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Watch as we make a special St. Patrick's Day version of our world-famous fudge!
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What's Blooming at Rock City?
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In March, look for Daffodils, Carolina Jessamine, and Yoshino Cherry Trees blooming in our gardens. Don't miss the breath-taking views from Lover's Leap as Spring Blooms at beautiful Rock City Gardens! |
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Community Partner & Sponsor Information
Community Partner:
Rock City is proud to once again partner with the MDA (Chattanooga District of the Muscular Dystrophy Association) for Shamrock City and participate in their Shamrocks for Dystrophy fundraiser. 
Rock City will be selling Shamrocks for Dystrophy ($1 green, $5 gold) throughout the park between March 1st and our Shamrock City event.
What Your Dollars Will Buy by supporting the MDA:
- $30 - One Flu Shot
- $70 - One minute of research
- $100 - One support group session
- $150 - One physical, occupational, or respiratory therapy consultation
- $200 - Initial diagnostic work-up at an MDA Clinic
- $500 - Assists one person for one year with the repair of a wheelchair or leg braces
- $800 - Sends one child to MDA Summer Camp
Sponsored By:
*Additional charges apply for food, drinks, some activities, & accessories.