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The United Irish Cultural Center presents GREEN FEST 2026—family friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration and a cherished Sunset tradition! A block of 45th Ave is closed off to traffic in front of the Irish Center between Sloat and Wawona where guests will enjoy food/beverage, entertainment, Irish dancers, live music, pipers, vendors, children’s activities, and more.
Enjoy browsing booths and vendors, food options include Chicken Pot Pies (veg option); Shepherd’s pies; grilled cheeses and hot dogs, and Carlos Mora Taco Truck later in the afternoon. Get your sweets and treats from Ireland and fresh soda bread from the UICC Irish Shoppe (noon- 5 pm). For the kids there will be a bounce house as well as face painting available. SF Fire Dept. with Truck to check out around 2 pm. The Dowling Library will be open from noon-5 pm, so check out the latest titles and offerings—and bring the kids for stickers and coloring sheets! The Library will also be representing the Keepers of the Steps Irish dance Archive program, so stop by to learn more about our preservation efforts. Family friendly; no cover charge. You must show proof of age 21+ to purchase alcohol.
Entertainment Schedule:
12-1:30 UICC Playlist Irish 45th Avenue
1-3 pm Sean and Pat O’Donnell Trad Emerald Pub (inside)
1:30-5 pm The Hooks Celtic Rock 45 th Avenue
2 pm Whelan Irish Dancers 45 th Avenue
2:30 pm Murphy Irish Dancers 45 th Avenue
3 pm Boyle Irish Dancers 45 th Avenue
3:30 pm Jackie Flynn Irish Dancers 45 th Avenue
4-6 pm Doc Sawyers: A Tribute to the Saw Doctors Emerald Pub (inside)
Plus, a special appearance by the San Francisco Irish Pipers around 1 pm.
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the activity organizer or venue as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
