St. Patrick’s Celebration

2026

Go Green and Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Weekend in Deadwood

March 13, 2026 - March 14, 2026

St. Patrick’s Celebration in Deadwood

Celebrate St. Patrick’s in the Wild West with a Lucky Leprechaun Hunt, PubCrawl, a parade, and parties!

Pub Crawl Tickets – CLICK HERE! Must be 21.


*2026 Schedule – Subject to Change*

Thursday, March 12

8 P.M. • St. Panties Day • Saloon #10
A fundraiser for the fight against cancer. Cover charge. Limited seating. Must be 21.

Friday, March 13

Lucky Leprechaun Hunt

  • HELP TABLE: Friday: 5-8 P.M. • Franklin Hotel • FREE
    • There will be a Help Table set up at the Franklin Hotel for anyone needing assistance getting started with the app or challenge.
  • Look Out for Lucky Deals!
    Some Lucky Leprechaun Hunt locations are running Lucky Deals for those participating in the hunt! Check the “Details” of the business on the app to see what each location is offering.
  • HOW IT WORKS:
    • Scan the QR Code to Download the “Plan Deadwood” App.
    • For this challenge to work correctly, you must allow location and camera permissions.
    • Create an Account (You must create an account to save your progress in the challenge)
    • Click on the “Lucky Leprechaun Hunt” icon and challenge to get started! The challenge icon will NOT show on the main menu until 5 pm on Friday, March 13.
    • You have the option of 3 tiers. You can work your way up all three, or just start on the tier you want to do:
      • Tier 1 – 6 stops, 1 entry
      •  Tier 2 – 17 stops, +3 entries or 4 total entries
      • Tier 3 – 25 stops, +6 entries or 10 total entries.
    • Find and scan the QR Code on the “lucky marshmallow” poster in each participating business.
    • To receive a hint to where the QR Code is in each business, click on the business listing and look under the “Details” section. *The posters will be in sight and will not require moving or looking behind any objects.
    • When you find a “lucky marshmallow” poster, click on the business you’re at (must be in the challenge on the app) then hit  Scan QR Code” This will open your phone’s camera and allow you to scan the QR Code.
    • You do not need to return to registration once you have completed the challenge. The hunt ends at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. Winners will be contacted via email with information to receive their prize by 4 pm.

 

Saturday, March 14

9 am-2 pm: Eggs & Kegs • Deadwood Social Club

11 am-2:30 pm: Pub Crawl Registration • Franklin Hotel • $10 Entry Fee

  • Arrive early to avoid the line! All registered crawlers should meet outside the Franklin at 2:15 pm for a group picture!
  • Pub Crawl Responsibly! FREE trolley tokens are provided at registration
    courtesy of Drive Safe SD.

Noon: St. Paddy’s Parade!

  • Main Street (All Ages Welcome)

Deadwood Singing Nuns - A black and white picture from the original act showing five women in black skirts, white button up shirts, black ties. They are standing on top the bar at the Saloon 10 with two men and an additional women dressed as a nun.

2 pm, 3 pm, & 4 pm: Bill Walsh’s Singing Nuns

  • Throwback performances from the original cast and new additions at
    the Franklin Hotel (2 pm) and Nugget Saloon (3 pm & 4 pm) to commemorate
    Deadwood’s 150th year.

2:30 pm: Pub Crawl Begins • Must register • $10 Entry Fee

  • All crawlers start at the Franklin and continue to locations throughout Deadwood.

7 pm: Lucky Leprechaun Hunt & Pub Crawl Awards Ceremony

  • Franklin Hotel • Free

 

Have fun AND be safe this St Paddy’s Celebration! 

Transportation is available within city limits via the Deadwood Trolley.
Luck won’t get you home, but a trolley token will! FREE trolley tokens provided to participants while supplies last, courtesy of DriveSafeSD.com.
DriveSafeSD.com South Dakota Office of Highway Safety
Several cab companies are also options:
  • Black Hills Grab-A-Cab: (605) 269-1515
  • Dakota Shuttle: (605) 920-9999
  • Giddy-Up and Go Shuttle: (605) 484-6592
  • DA BUS: (605) 347-3287
  • A Black Hills Taxi: (605) 920-8722
  • Giddy Up Shuttle: 605-430-6366

 

 

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Ticket Information

Ticket Information: Get Pub Crawl tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-paddys-pub-crawl-deadwood-tickets-1974530568082

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