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PaddyFest 2026

Date: Tuesday, 3 Mar 2026
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Paddy Fest 2026 St. Patrick's Day 2026 at at Ri Ra Irish Pub, 72 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine 04101

PaddyFest 2026

We are delighted to announce that PaddyFest returns in 2026 – a week long celebration for St. Patrick’s Day – the most extensive in Portland.

PaddyFest 2026 kicks off on Saturday March 14th and runs all the way through to St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday March 17th. We have a fun packed schedule for our customers including Irish Dancers, Bagpipers, Live Music,  Traditional Irish Music sessions, Guinness Glass engravings, Perfect Pint Competition, a special St. Patrick’s Menu and much more, making Rí Rá the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day experience in Portland.

The Paddy’s Day Plunge at East End Beach returns for the 24th year followed by our annual auction in partnership with Portland Firefighters Children’s Burn Foundation.

See below for the full schedule and special St. Patrick’s Day Menu. 

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Paddy Fest 2026 St. Patrick's Day 2026 at at Ri Ra Irish Pub, 72 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine 04101 Paddy Fest 2026 St. Patrick's Day 2026 at at Ri Ra Irish Pub, 72 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine 04101