Things to do: St. Patty's Day, Easter Bunny, country line dancing and classic cars
Stuff yourself with lots of corned beef and cabbage this St. Patty's weekend, celebrate Easter early, cruise some cool cars and more.
1. St. Patty's Day dinners and events
Everybody's a little Irish this weekend as Columbia celebrates St. Patrick's Day all weekend with food, music and more.
McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery, 814 S. Main St., will be celebrating all Sunday long starting at 11 a.m., with happy hour running from noon to 3 p.m.
Johnny Jameson & The Empty Pints will perform from 4-7 p.m. and will auction off a custom cigar box banjo. There will also be other giveaways, Irish-themed cocktails, as well as traditional cuisine like corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash and The Fat Irishman Burger.
The Rebel Bar and Grill, 307 Riverside Drive, will host its St. Patty's Day Dinner starting at 4 p.m. Sunday, complete with Irish music and St. Patty's food specials. There is no cover charge to attend.
In Spring Hill, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 150 Stephen P. Yokich Parkway, will host its St. Patty's Day Bash starting at 5 p.m. Saturday. The event will not only feature live music from Polly's Pocket starting at 8 p.m., but a chance to test your luck to win $10,000.
The venue will host three "Pot of Gold" drawings at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Other prizes include free meals, shirts, gift cards and more.
2. Free pictures with Easter Bunny at Baxter's
Though it may be a week away, The Easter Bunny plans to pay Columbia an early visit this weekend at Baxter's Mercantile.
Baxter's, 808 S. Main St., will host free pictures with The Easter Bunny from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, which is free to attend.
Guests are asked to bring their own camera for pictures, and pets are also welcome too.
For more information, contact Baxter's at (931) 223-8085.
3. Country Dance Night at The Mulehouse
Bust out those boots and cowboy hats for another fun night of country line dancing at The Mulehouse.
Urban Cowboy Line Dancers of Nashville will return to The Mulehouse, 812 S. High St., for a night of good fun, community and dancing starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
No experience is required to participate, just a passion for having a great Friday night out on the town in your best country duds ready to bust a move.
Tickets are $15 and are available at www.TheMulehouse.com.
4. Cruzin the Square car show in Mt. Pleasant
Classic car enthusiasts will want to take a drive down to the Mt. Pleasant Square this weekend for its Crusin on the Square car show.
The event will run from 2-5 p.m. Saturday on the Mt. Pleasant Square, and will include car exhibitions, showcases and more.
There will also be food, while guests can browse amongst Mt. Pleasant's many downtown shops. Kids can also take part in several family-friendly activities throughout the day.
5. Live entertainment
Tom Saffell & Robert Johnson will perform at McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery, 814 S. Main St., starting at 7 p.m. Friday.
Reba's Hairdo will perform at Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 150 Stephen P. Yokich Parkway in Spring Hill, starting at 8 p.m. Friday.
Murphy Ridge will perform at The Tilted Mule, 102 Depot St., starting at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Johnny Jameson & The Empty Pints will perform at McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery, 814 S. Main St., starting at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Polly's Pocket will perform at Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 150 Stephen P. Yokich Parkway in Spring Hill, starting at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Blue Mother Tupelo will perform at Grinder's Switch Winery, 510 N. Garden St., starting at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Jay Powell is a general reporter for The Daily Herald. Get up-to-date news in your inbox by subscribing to The Daily Herald newsletter at www.ColumbiaDailyHerald.com.
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