ShamrockFest is Coming
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It’s hard to believe that winter’s nearly over. Monday marks the calendar switch to March, and there’s just three more weeks of foul nastiness before we turn the corner on Spring, which will be a fantastically wonderful sight for all of us who’ve spent the last four weeks staring at ever-present snowbanks. It’s enough to dream of blooming cherry trees, days spent at the park over a grill, surely, but what about getting some celebrating done?
Enter ShamrockFest at RFK on March 13. It’s your standard outdoor arena concert that runs all day, features about a dozen national and regional acts, and is generally a good excuse to get out of the house for a day. This year’s lineup features area darlings Carbon Leaf and Scythian, as well as Canada’s Enter the Haggis (whom I have on good authority from a friend in upstate New York kick more ass than Chuck Norris in a room full of midgets), as well as national touring acts The Roots and Train.
So here’s the deal, we have a pair of VIP passes to give away, so leave a comment below (remembering to use a good email address, as that’s how we’ll reach you) and we’ll pick a winner by the end of next week. One important thing to remember: VIP passes come with all the beer you can drink (provided you do so responsibly.) so you must be 21 to win, and Shamrockfest will be checking your ID.
Regular tickets can also be purchased for $24.99 right now, and VIP passes can be bought for $69.99. So, drop off a comment here, and enter to win! We’ll see you there.
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89 Responses to “ShamrockFest is Coming”
February 27th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I haven’t been to Shamrock Fest in years! I would love to go!
February 27th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Thanks for a great article, a glimsp of summer and a chance to rock my socks off at Shamrock fest :-)
February 27th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Um, yes please.
February 27th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Sounds fantastic, and within walking distance (which is important cuz I can drink a lot of beer).
February 27th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
I’m new to DC but have heard from friends here that Shamrock Fest is awesome! Really want to go!!!
February 27th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Pick me! Pick me! Can’t wait for St. Pat’s this year :)
February 27th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Never been, I just moved here. I really want to go!!!!!
February 27th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
I’d like to meet a leprechaun there.. I heard they hang out in VIP under the tables
February 27th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Choose me!
February 27th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
oooh, I want to go to shamrockfest.
February 27th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
yessss!
February 27th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
I wanna go!!
February 27th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Never been to ShamrockFest — would love to check it out with the VIP passes!
February 27th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Never have been to ShamrockFest…. Sounds like a blast!
February 27th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Me Irish blood thinks I’ll be needin’ to be there!
Many thanks laddies!
February 27th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
pick me!!! please? i’ve never been!
February 27th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
It’s my best friend’s birthday and this person is in love with all things Irish. Make their dream come true. Please!
February 27th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
I’ve never been to Shamrockfest! I’ve been wanting to see Enter the Haggis for ages! I’d love to go.
February 27th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
I’d love to go to RFK for something other than a United game (not that there’s anything wrong with that)
February 27th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Went last year and it was great!
February 27th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
I was planning on going anyway, but VIP passes would be awesome…
February 27th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
I would love to go and party with DC! Much over needed!
February 27th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Dibs!
February 27th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Shamrock Fest = my one year anniversary. Only we didn’t quite make it to the show last year. So we figure we should go this year…
February 27th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Have never been, but VIP passes sound amazing!
February 27th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
I have never been…this is my last year before I start a year of service…it would be awesome to be one of my last great events
February 27th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
I have never been! As an Irish girl, this is incredibly sad, and I have only myself to blame. I’d love to attend this year, especially with such an incredible lineup!
February 27th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Oooh, I LOVE Carbon Leaf! Also, beer. Pretty please?
February 27th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
To alcohol, the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems!
February 27th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Shamrockfest is awesome!
February 27th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Sounds awesome. Would love to attend.
February 27th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Yes, please! Sounds like lots of fun! :)
February 27th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Up the Republic, baby! Erin go bragh!
February 27th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
This would be fantastic!
February 27th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Looks great!
February 27th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Sign me up please!
February 27th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
That sounds awesome!
February 28th, 2010 at 2:08 am
I could document this. Pick me!
February 28th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Yes please!!
February 28th, 2010 at 7:09 am
I want spring, and I REALLY want to go to ShamrockFest!
February 28th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Sláinte!
February 28th, 2010 at 10:37 am
I haven’t been to this in years! I remember when it was not at RFK.
February 28th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Never been to Shamrock Fest. Music, beer and leprechauns, what could be better?
February 28th, 2010 at 10:50 am
I want to see LMFAO sing the shots song at Shamrockfest!!! Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots.
February 28th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Can I bring my friend?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/spodieodie/3363886052/
February 28th, 2010 at 11:37 am
I’d love to check this out!
February 28th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
This would be epic! I’ve only seen pictures.
February 28th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Beer Me! I’d love to see the Roots.
February 28th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
One of the best festivals to be at… even if it is raining.
February 28th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Would love to go!
February 28th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Who doesn’t love free things?
February 28th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
March 14th will be my 25th Birthday – what a way to celebrate!
February 28th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
This is going to be AMAZING. I will be there, Flip Camera in hand ready to capture it in all its glory.
February 28th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Ooh, please choose me. I’m 3/4 Irish and even have a shamrock tattoo.
February 28th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
I am a March 17th, St. Patty’s Day birthday girl! Turning 22 this year, would love to celebrate by 22nd in DC at Shamrock Fest!
February 28th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
So excited for Carbon Leaf and Train!
March 1st, 2010 at 9:39 am
the ROOOOOOOOOTS! I haven’t been to Shamrock Fest since it left Clarendon. Pick me! Pick me!
March 1st, 2010 at 9:41 am
Just saw ticket prices are going up, be sure to grab them now if you want to save $10. Unless of course you’re feeling lucky.
Oh, and March 13th is my birthday so… hook a brother up.
March 1st, 2010 at 9:49 am
i love carbon leaf and beer!!!
March 1st, 2010 at 10:01 am
What’s yellow and green and fizzy all over? Asian girl drinking an Irish beer! Hook it up!
March 1st, 2010 at 10:19 am
I love beer and it is my holiday being a ginger and all.
March 1st, 2010 at 10:29 am
I am quite hungry. A Shamrock Feast would be delicious.
Err, a festival may suffice though.
March 1st, 2010 at 11:18 am
Rock on! Wanna party on th 13th! With You!
March 1st, 2010 at 11:19 am
Woohoo green beer!
March 1st, 2010 at 11:25 am
I have been in DC for almost 5 years and have not had the opportunity to go! I would love to experience Shamrock Fest!
March 1st, 2010 at 11:34 am
Thanks for the reminder! My friends that went to college in the area have been talking about how awesome ShamrockFest is!
March 1st, 2010 at 11:43 am
Yes please!
March 1st, 2010 at 12:44 pm
shamrock fest suuure would be awesome!
March 1st, 2010 at 5:47 pm
I’d love to go, thanks!
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:05 am
New to the area! Not sure if DC can top Chicago’s Patty’s day shenanigans, but hope to find out!
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
My roommate said this was a thing to see — but on an entry-level budget and no beer included in the regular passes, it isn’t likely to happen! Feel free to assist (blah blah, new to the area –1 month– blah 21 on the dot blah blah). and in a final effort, here’s a cat drinking beer: http://critteristic.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/beer-cat.jpg
I have done my best.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:15 pm
I would love to go…I love beer and it’s my birthday weekend. And did I mention I love beer?
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
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March 4th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Hook me up please!!! I’ll love you forever.
March 4th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Oh man, I went last year and had such a blast!
I visited Ireland last summer, where I drove on the left-hand side of the road, kissed the blarney stone, and visited the Guinness Factory. I am looking forward to showing off my Irish lingo, dance steps, and hops knowledge.
Please enter me in the drawing!
March 4th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Hope it doesn’t rain this year.
March 4th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
First St. Patty’s Day in DC and would love to experience ShamrockFest- Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers is my favorite band! Hoping that DC proves to provide just as good of an Irish celebration as NYC :)
March 4th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Weloveshamrockfest almost as much as welovedc!
March 4th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I never been to ShamrockFest in DC but would love to attend! Sounds like it’s going to be fun-filled celebration of St. Patty’s day!!! :)
March 4th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
WANT!
March 4th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
beer
March 4th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Never been to Shamrock Fest before. As an Irish girl, I should definitely make an appearance. Yay for spring!
March 4th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Hope it’s not too cold!
March 4th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Nah, I don’t think this sounds like that much fun.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Heck yes!
March 4th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Woo Shamrock Fest!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
I happen to love beer! And shamrocks!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Drink responsibly and don’t go ironing any four-leaf clovers (you don’t want to press your luck)
*Lame joke*
March 4th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
did you say free beer?