A celebration of Celtic culture is coming to Tennessee’s Oldest Town for the Fourth annual St. Paddy’s Celebration on Saturday, March 14. The celebration will feature everything from Highland Games to live Irish music, green beer and even a fun run.

The premier Irish traditional band of East Tennessee, Sigean, will take the stage during Shamrockin’ on the Plaza in front of the Storytelling Center from 5-7 p.m. The group’s seven members create a foot-stomping blend of traditional dance tunes and moving ballads through acoustic instruments. Sigean has performed at the Knoxville Irish Festival, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion Festival, Big Stone Celtic Festival, and many others. Along with their musical performance, those attending will also enjoy Irish step dancing from Abi Bell.

During Shamrockin’ on the Plaza, enjoy a beer garden brought by Main Street Cafe and Catering with beer from Depot Street Brewing. Main Street Café and Catering will also provide a special menu of Irish foods consisting of bangers and mash with onion gravy and beef stew. Enjoy drinks from Tennessee Hills Distillery as they offer their spirits crafted using age-old recipes. Tennessee Hills Distillery proceeds will go to the Appalachian Highlands Humane Society. Food and drink will begin being served at 4 p.m.

The Appalachian Highlands Celts will bring Highland Games to  Storytelling Park from 12 to 5 p.m. There will be demonstrations from members of the group and attendants can even try their hand to see if they have what it takes to be a Highland games athlete.

Paddy’s Dash: Brew Fun Run is at 3 p.m. The run will begin at the Storytelling Center and take you down to Depot Street Brewing for a free small pour of beer or root beer, then head back to the Storytelling Center for food, libations, and live Irish music! The Fun Run is for all ages and there is no fee to enter. Participants are welcome to walk/jog/run the route. After the run, stick around for Shamrockin’ on the Plaza.

Other events will include a rock hunt from 12 to 5 p.m. in the downtown as well as storytelling by Judy Butterfly at the Chesterfield Inn, face painting at The Christopher Taylor House, and a town tour at 1 p.m.

Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in kilts, leprechaun outfits or simply all decked out in green.