St. Pat’s in Five Points ticket sale starts at midnight on Black Friday, Nov. 29

St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns Saturday, March 15, for its 43rd annual event in Columbia, S.C. Tickets go on sale at midnight on Black Friday, Nov. 29, at StPatsColumbia.com. Half-off general admission tickets are available for $15 (regularly $30) until 11:59 p.m. on Cyber Monday, Dec. 2. This is the only opportunity to purchase tickets at this special low price.

Registration for the Get to the Green race will also begin at midnight on Black Friday, at a discount rate of $35 (regularly $45) offered through 11:59 p.m. on Cyber Monday. Registration includes a race T-shirt, medal and festival entry.

“St. Pat’s in Five Points is a celebration for all ages that brings together the Midlands community and beyond with music, food, artisans and a variety of family-friendly attractions, including the Get to the Green race, parade and Pot ‘O Gold Playland,” said Heather McDonald, executive director for the Five Points Association. “We encourage people to take advantage of this limited-time $15 ticket offer. With tickets at their lowest price from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, we’re making it easy and affordable to give the gift of a fun and memorable experience this holiday season.”

Ticket options include:

• General admission
  • Discount tickets: $15 from Nov. 29 at midnight until Dec. 2 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Advance tickets: $30 from Dec. 3 until March 14
  • Gate price: $35 on March 15.
• Lucky Leprechaun VIP Lounge
  • Location: Corner of Harden Street and Saluda Avenue, in front of the Postcard Mural.
  • Price: $110 per ticket. Ticket price increases to $125 on Dec. 3 (limited quantities).
  • Includes:
    • Festival entry.
    • Access to special lounge area in the middle of the festival zone.
    • Climate-controlled restrooms with private stalls.
    • Yard games, tables and seating.
    • VIP viewing area from the side of each stage (first come, first served).
    • Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and liquor.
• Saluda’s and Tito’s Ultra Premium VIP Experience
  • Location: Saluda’s Restaurant, 751 Saluda Ave.
  • Price: $200 per ticket (very limited quantities).
  • Includes:
    • Festival entry.
    • Access to Saluda’s restaurant, featuring a balcony overlooking the center of the festival.
    • Complimentary beer, wine and liquor.
    • Premium hors d’oeuvres.
    • Indoor restroom facilities.

In addition to musical performances by local, regional and national artists across multiple stages (lineup will be announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22), the event features a variety of vendors, food trucks, artisans and family-friendly attractions, including the Get to the Green race, the St. Pat’s Parade and the Pot O’Gold Playland.

The 2024 St. Pat’s in Five Points festival welcomed more than 32,000 attendees of all ages from across the Midlands region and beyond. Additionally, 2,237 participants from 14 states, ranging in ages from under 18 to over 65 years old, took part in last year’s Get to the Green race.

The festival brings in approximately $12.7 million to the City of Columbia and Richland County, allowing the Five Points Association the opportunity to give back to the community that has been its biggest supporter. Throughout the event’s 42-year history, the Five Points Association has donated more than $1.3 million to local charities.

For more information, visit StPatsColumbia.com or follow the festival on Facebook @StPatsinFivePoints and Instagram @stpatsinfivepoints. To learn more about sponsorships, vendor or parade applications and/or volunteering, please email [email protected].

About St. Pat’s in Five Points
Set in the vibrant Five Points district of Columbia S.C., St. Pat’s in Five Points is one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day festivals in the Southeast, drawing 32,000+ attendees of all ages from across the region and beyond. The annual event showcases a diverse lineup of musical acts across multiple stages and also features a variety of vendors, food trucks, artisans and family-friendly attractions, including the Pot O’ Gold Playland, the Get to the Green race and the St. Pat’s Parade. Originally conceived by Duncan MacRae of Yesterday’s Restaurant & Tavern, Steve Gibson of Peddler Steak House, Chuck Pettit of the Columbia Jaycees and Tony Latella of PYA Monarch, St. Pat’s in Five Points is a Columbia tradition known for its fun atmosphere and focus on giving back to the Midlands community. To date, the Five Points Association has donated more than $1.3 million to local charities.

About the Five Points Association
Founded in 1983, the Five Points Association is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the growth and evolution of Five Points, a one-of-a-kind commercial and residential district that is home to more than 100 businesses. Led by an executive director and governed by a board of directors, the Five Points Association oversees the efforts to promote, grow and support the Five Points district. The Five Points Association oversees the district’s events, development, clean and safe team and beautification projects. Visit https://fivepointscolumbia.com to learn more.