Clare Irish Festival

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