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

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!
- 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










