Topeka IrishFest 2024

Topeka we look forward to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with you again this year at Evergy Plaza. Mark your calendar to join us, March 16th for Topeka IrishFest and IrishFest 5k. In the following weeks we will release more information regarding the event, including, the menu, live music schedule, vendors, beer garden and much more.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

1/2 Way to St. Patty’s Day Golf Tournament

Join us for the 10th Annual 1/2 Way to St. Patty’s Day Golf Tournament! The leprechauns will take over GreatLIFE – Shawnee Country Club, Thursday, Sept. 21st for a day of fun, laughter, and supporting local Topeka students education! Click the Golf Tournament link above for more information.

IrishFest March 18th, 2023

Topeka, we are excited to celebrate with you March 18th at Evergy Plaza. Our celebration will kick off at 10:00 am, with the IrishFest 5k Fun Run/Walk, click the tab above to register.

Come early, grab a cold beer, and claim the best spot to watch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade stroll down Kansas Ave. The grill will fire up and the Blind Tiger Beer Garden will open at 10:00 am.

We will have events going all throughout the day, small business vendors selling an array of items, live Irish music, Irish dancing, cornhole, yard jenga and more. This event is free and open to the community (food and beverage for purchase).

We will have tables and chairs set up on the plaza but you are welcome to bring your own and join in on the fun!

See you on the plaza!

2023 Topeka IrishFest Sponsorship Opportunities

The 2023 Topeka IrishFest is going to be the premier event at Evergy Plaza in March 2023. The IrishFest and IrishFest 5K are the heart of the St. Patrick’s Day celebration for our city and surrounding areas. We are planning on celebrating on March 18, 2023 with you and all of our friends at Evergy Plaza.

Continuing to be recognized as one of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Kansas, our event features one of the first 5K runs of the season, live Irish entertainment, family fun, authentic handmade Irish food, vendors, crafts, and domestic beer throughout the day. One of the top ethnic events in Northeast Kansas draws from Topeka, Manhattan, Lawrence and Kansas City, and in conjunction with the St. Patrick’s Parade, attracts over 70,000 people to downtown Topeka to celebrate this glorious holiday.


We invite you to be a part of the 2023 celebration. We will work with you to determine what level of sponsorship works best for you or your business.

Here are some options:
– Traditional corporate sponsorship levels
– Opportunities to sponsor a specific item or items
– Sponsorship of one of the bands or entertainers with recognition on stage throughout the festival.

Click here for additional sponsorship information. Any questions can be directed to topekairishfest@gmail.com.