Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Sonoma County

From green-themed races and festive parades to delicious Irish fare, Sonoma County has all sorts of ways to put a sring in your step this St. Patrick’s Day! Turn your smiling Irish eyes towards Sonoma County Wine Country and see where to kick up your heels this March 17 and beyond.

Local St. Patrick’s Day Treats 

Chef Cheyenne Simpkins, who grew up in New York and trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, now runs the Windsor-based catering company Wine Country Feasts with his wife, Amber, a pastry chef and Sonoma County native. For St. Patrick’s Day, the couple is selling special takeout boxes containing a multi-course meal of Irish soda bread, corned beef, and cabbage, and a flourless, Guinness-flavored chocolate cake.

The Real Irish Comedy Fest

The Raven Performing Arts Theater in Healdsburg will present The Real Irish Comedy Fest, featuring comedic talent hailing from Ireland. The lineup includes Sean Finnerty, Martin Angolo, and Dave Nihill.

115 North St., Healdsburg, 707-433-6335

St. Patrick’s Day 5K

Fleet Feet Santa Rosa will host a St. Patrick’s-themed, chip-timed five-kilometer race. The race is open to people of all ages and abilities. Participants receive a commemorative finisher medal and the post-run celebration includes fun activities like a judged costume contest, beer and root beer, music, and giveaways.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celtic Concert

The city of Healdsburg hosts a popular St. Patrick’s Day Parade which winds around the charming town plaza. Afterward,you will typically find fun, family festivities like music and Irish step dancing at Plaza Park.

St. Patrick’s Day at Murphy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Murphy’s in Sonoma celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish fare and live music on March 17 with an eclective, toe-tapping line-up for local and fan favs. Pop in for a pint and festive food, enjoy the tunes, and stay well into the evening. Sláinte!

464 First St. East, Sonoma, 707-935-0660

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at McNear’s Saloon

McNear’s Saloon hosts its Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with live entertainment, dancing, and food and drink specials. Performers provide entertainment while guests dine on Irish cuisine, such as shepherd’s pie, Irish spring rolls, corned beef and cabbage, and Irish cake. Irish drinks will be available, such as ​​Guinness, green beer, assorted whiskeys, and more.

23 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, 707-765-2121

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Rio Nido Roadhouse

Rio Nido Roadhouse likes to celebrate March 17, with a dinner and live performances. Expect a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner with delicious fixings like carrots, red potatoes, mustards, and soda bread.

14540 Canyon Two Road, Rio Nido, 707-869-0821

St. Paddy’s Day Dinner and Show at Sally Tomatoes

Sally Tomatoes in Rohnert Park likes to serve an Irish dinner with an Irish-themed show to get in the spirit. Come in for menu items like corned beef and cabbage along with potatoes, butter carrots, mushy minty peas, and homemade soda bread with butter. St. Patrick’s Day drink classics will flow, such as Guinness, green beer, Irish Mules, Irish Car Bombs, and Irish Coffee with Baileys.

1100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park, 707-665-9472

St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails at Graton Resort & Casino

Graton Resort & Casino is a fun place to frolick on St. Paddy’s Day (or any day) with its plethora of lounges, bars, restaurants, and entertainment — all under one roof. Just in time for your festivities, Graton’s mixologist shares two cocktail recipes for you to try.

288 Golf Course Drive West, Rohnert Park, 707-588-7100

A Lucky Charm

1 oz vanilla vodka
½ oz Crème de Banana
½ oz Midori
1 oz pineapple juice
1 oz aquafaba
Marshmallow crème
Crushed Lucky Charms

Prepare a Collins glass by using the back of a spoon to create a swirl of marshmallow creme inside, then use it to rim the glass and dip into crushed lucky charms. Add remaining ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake for about 20 seconds to create foam. Strain over ice and garnish with a sprinkle of crushed Lucky Charms.

Irish Espresso Martini

1 oz Jameson Irish Whiskey
1 oz Borghetti di Vero Café Espresso Liqueur
1 oz Guinness Draught Stout
3 Drops of Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Shake first two ingredients with ice for about 20 seconds to create foam. Strain into a coupe glass and slowly pour in Guinness. Garnish with espresso beans, 3 drops of bitters, and edible gold dust.