St. Pat’s in Five Points tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. on Black Friday

Exclusive $15 Black Friday ticket offer for St. Pat’s festival in Columbia, S.C.

 St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns Saturday, March 16, for its 42nd annual event in Columbia, S.C. Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. on Black Friday, Nov. 24, at StPatsColumbia.com. General admission tickets will be available at a special price of $15 until 11:59 p.m. on Cyber Monday, Nov. 27.

“St. Pat’s in Five Points isn’t just an event, it’s a tradition that spans generations and brings the community together year after year,” said Heather McDonald, executive director for the Five Points Association. “As we prepare for the 2024 festival, we’re thrilled to offer something for everyone – from great music and delicious food to our family-friendly race and parade. And, with the Black Friday discount offer, St. Pat’s tickets are an affordable holiday gift idea for all ages.”

Ticket options include:

• General admission

o   Discount tickets: $15 from Nov. 24 at 8 a.m. until Nov. 27 at 11:59 p.m.

o   Advance tickets: $30 from Nov. 28 until March 15 at 11:59 p.m.

o   Day-of purchase and gate tickets: $35 on March 16.

 

• The Saluda’s and Tito’s Ultra Premium VIP Experience

o   Location: Saluda’s Restaurant, 751 Saluda Ave.

o   Price: $200 per ticket (very limited quantities).

o   Includes:

• Festival entry.
• Indoor venue with access to Saluda’s balcony.
• Complimentary beer, wine and liquor.
• Premium hors d’oeuvres.
• Indoor restroom facilities.

 

• The Lucky Leprechaun VIP Lounge

o   Location: in the festival zone near the Postcard Mural.

o   Price: $105 per ticket (limited quantities). Ticket price increases to $125 on Feb. 1.

o   Includes:

• Festival entry.
• Climate-controlled restrooms with private stalls.
• Yard games, pub tables and complimentary light hors d’oeuvres.
• VIP viewing area from the side of each stage (first come, first served).
• Three (3) free drink tickets.

In addition to live performances by local, regional and national acts across multiple stages (lineup will be announced Tuesday, Jan. 16), the event features a variety of vendors, food trucks, artisans and family-friendly attractions, including the Get to the Green race, St. Pat’s Parade and the Pot O’Gold Playland.

Registration for the Get to the Green race will also begin at 8 a.m. on Black Friday, at a discount rate of $35 (includes festival entry) offered through 11:59 p.m. on Cyber Monday. 

Last year, St. Pat’s in Five Points welcomed approximately 35,000 attendees with more than 35 percent traveling from outside of Columbia, spanning more than 2,000 zip codes and 30+ countries. The festival brings in $12.6 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. To date, the Five Points Association has donated approximately $1.2 million to local charities.

For more information, visit StPatsColumbia.com, download the St. Pat’s at Five Points app, or follow the festival on Facebook @StPatsinFivePoints, Instagram @stpatsinfivepoints and TikTok @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 35,000+ 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 approximately $1.2 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.