The 50th Clare Irish Festival

We are all a wee bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day, and Clare, Michigan is a perfect place to celebrate Irish heritage and traditions. Come to Clare March 2025 to enjoy our 50th Annual Irish Festival. Clare's events and parade is known for attracting thousands of spectators for a one of a kind celebration.

Food Trucks

Blessing at the Blarney Stone

Schedule of Events

8:30-9:30 am: Clare Irish Festival Strongman Competition - Witbeck's Family Foods - Register here
Parking Locations: 1026 N McEwan St, Clare, MI 48617
3pm: Beer Barrel Race - Four Leaf Brewing - Register here
50th Clare Irish Festival Craft & Vendor Market - Register here
12pm: Irish Festival Parade - 145 Wilcox Pkwy, Clare, MI - Parade Entry Application
2pm: Irish Festival Bed Race - On McEwan Street starting in front of Schumacher Insurance to Cops & Doughnuts - Register here

Leprechaun Contest:
Register AT 8:45am
Judging Starts AT 9am

There will be 5 age categories. A winner from each
category will receive a $50 Gift Certificate!
Age groups are as followed: Newborn-2 Years, 3-6 Years
7-10 Years, 11-14 Years, 15-Adults

Best costume in each category wins!!

9am: Clare Irish Festival Road Race - Clare High School: 306 Schoolcrest St. Clare, MI 48617

Click here for Road Races - 5K/10K/2 Mile Walk Entry Form
Click here for Road Race Age Groups
Click here for Road Race Maps
Click here for Road Race Kids Fun Run

4pm: Most Irish Contest