St. Patrick's Day events

Shamrock Shuffle  

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting a Shamrock Shuffle event March 15.  

The event includes food trucks, games, a bar and live music from 5-10 p.m. at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. There is a $25 cover.  

There will be a raffle and prizes for the most festive.  

The event is a fundraiser for the Flathead County Sheriff’s Posse.  

Cloverfest 

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with its Cloverfest. This family-friendly event includes live music performances by local musicians, bagpipes, a 5K, 1 mile fun run, food trucks, beer and garden, themed competitions, kids carnival and shenanigans. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person or for a family of four or more the cost is $30.  

For detailed schedule, visit columbiafallschamber.org.  

Parade 

The Kalispell Chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Flathead Celtic Festival are spreading Irish cheer by hosting the St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 16, on Main Street in Kalispell at 4 p.m. 

Find the Leprechaun

The Conrad Mansion Museum is hosting its fifth annual “Find the Leprechaun” fundraiser will on Monday, March 17 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

A leprechaun snuck into the Conrad Mansion and the mansion staff needs help finding him before he causes any more mischief. People of all ages are invited to explore the 130-year-old building on a self-guided tour and find the leprechaun. 

Whoever finds the leprechaun’s hiding spot will be rewarded with candy from the leprechaun’s pot of gold.

Reservations are not required. Tickets are $15 per adult, $5 per child, and $30 for families with four or more people. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

All proceeds benefit the Conrad Mansion and will go towards the preservation of the historic building.

The Historic Conrad Mansion Museum is located at 330 Woodland Avenue in Kalispell.