Go Green and Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Weekend in Deadwood
March 13, 2026 - March 14, 2026 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 Entry – CLICK HERE! Must be 21.
*Tenative 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
- REGISTRATION/HELP: Friday: 3-8 P.M. • Franklin Hotel • FREE
- The search is on for the Leprechaun’s charms! Using Deadwood’s new app, follow the hints to find and scan the QR Codes on the “lucky marshmallow” posters in participating locations around town. Find them all to gain more entries into the prize drawing!
- There will be a Help Table set up at the Franklin Hotel for anyone needing assistance getting started with the app or challenge.
- Download the “Plan Deadwood” App from your app store and create an account so you are ready to start once the hunt goes live! The challenge will be live on the app starting at 4 P.M. on Friday, March 14. If you need assistance getting the app or creating your account, a help table will be at the Franklin Hotel. You must complete the hunt by 2 P.M. on Saturday, March 15. Winners will be announced at the Pub Crawl Awards.
- You do not need to be present to win; you must be 21+ to participate.
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 2:15pm for a group picture!
- Pub Crawl Responsibly!
Noon: St. Paddy’s Parade!
- Main Street (All Ages Welcome)
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!
Transportation is available within city limits via the Deadwood Trolley.
Luck won’t get you home, but a trolley token will! FREE trolley tokens provided to participants while supplies last, courtesy of DriveSafeSD.com.
Several cab companies are also options:
- Northern Hills Taxi: (605) 717-1717
- Black Hills Grab-A-Cab: (605) 269-1515
- Deadwood Cab Company: (605) 717-2000
- 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
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors!
