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2025 Carroll St. Pat's Fest: March 7-8

We invite you to support the 10th Annual Carroll St. Pat's Fest! 

Join the Carroll Patriots as we put the ‘PAT’ in St. Patrick's Day with this Irish Celebration!  

Organized by Archbishop Carroll High School Parents, the Alumni Association, and Carrolleer Band Boosters, Friday evening will be our traditional Irish Fish Fry followed by more Irish fun and festivities for all ages on Saturday.  Event proceeds will support student scholarships, music program needs, and campus improvements positively impacting the entire Carroll community.

Purchase event tickets here ONLINE by MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY, MARCH 6TH - tickets will be available in February.

Pre-sale tickets will also be available in the Carroll main office beginning Monday, February 3rd until Thursday, March 6th.

A shuttle bus and additional parking is available both days at Eastmont School and Eastmont First Baptist Church.  GO here to see the map. 

Event Details

Friday, March 7th

6:00 pm - 12:00 midnight

Age 21 and over
$20 advance sales / $25 at the door
  • This is an EAT-IN ONLY event!  Infants and children will not be admitted at any time.
  • Traditional Irish Fish Fry: Baked & Fried Icelandic Cod, French Fries, Cole Slaw, 2 Drink Tickets
  • 4:30-5:30 pm: Drive-Thru Carryout at the back loading dock, $15 meals available here.  Advance carryout sales are REQUIRED by midnight on Thursday, March 6th.
  • Gambling & Games of Chance: Blackjack, Texas Hold'Em, Showdown + more
  • Carnival Games & Basket Raffles
  • Domestic & Craft Beer, Margaritas, Irish Coffee
  • Philly Pretzel Factory Booth
  • Dayton Flyers game will be televised at event
Live Bands:
  • 6:00-8:00 pm: TBD (heated tent)
  • 8:00-11:00 pm: TBD (main gym)
  • 8:30-11:00 pm: TBD (heated tent)

2025 Entertainment details will be available in January.

Saturday, March 8th

12:00 noon - 11:00 pm

All ages are welcome
Free Admission
  • 12:00-5:00 pm: Leprechaun Land Kiddie Area (ages 1-12); $10 armbands available here or can be purchased at the event
  • 12:00-5:00 pm: Life-Sized Games in the auxiliary gym (for all ages)
  • Irish Dancers & Carroll Student Talent: see complete list here in January
  • Carnival Food, Concession Stand & Kitchen Favorites available all day
  • Carnival Games & Basket Raffles all day in the main gym
  • Live Bands & Food/Drinks in Heated Tent
  • Domestic & Craft Beer, Margaritas, Irish Coffee
  • 5:00-8:00 pm: Irish Dinner of Corned Beef, Irish Stew, Soda Bread ($12-$14 platters paid at the event)
  • 6:00-10:00 pm: Bourbon Tasting in the auxiliary gym
  • 6:00-11:00 pm: Gambling & Games of Chance: Blackjack, Texas Hold'Em, Showdown + more
Live Bands:
  • 1:30-3:30 pm: TBD (heated tent)
  • 4:00-6:00 pm: TBD (heated tent)
  • 6:30-8:30 pm: TBD (heated tent)
  • 7:00-10:00 pm: TBD (auxiliary gym)
  • 8:30-10:30 pm: TBD (main gym)
  • 9:00-11:00 pm: TBD (heated tent)

2025 Entertainment details will be available in January.

2025 Coloring Contest and Leprechaun Land Details will be available in January.

Online Silent Auction: Thursday-Saturday

Bidding for the online silent auction items begins Thursday at 12:00 AM and ends Saturday, March 8th at 11:00 PM.  

If you are the auction bid winner, your item can be picked up from the Carroll Main Office Lobby on Sunday, March 9th from 3:00-5:00 PM or Monday, March 10th from 6:00-8:00 PM.  If you need to arrange a different pick-up time, please contact stpatsfest@carrollhs.org.

View Online Auction Items here in March.

Sponsorship Information

Thank You to our generous 2024 Sponsors and Donors!

2024 Event Program HERE

Go Here for 2025 Sponsorship Benefit Details in October.

Luck of the Irish Split the Pot Raffle (Online Only)

3 Cash Prize Winners!

  • 1st Ticket Pulled: 25% of the proceeds
  • 2nd Ticket Pulled: 15% of the proceeds
  • 3rd Ticket Pulled: 10% of the proceeds

And, of course, 50% of the proceeds go back to this important fundraiser!

Tickets: $5 for 1 chance; $10 for 3 chances; $20 for 10 chances; $50 for 30 chances; $100 for 75 chances

The prize grows with every ticket sold!

Luck of the Irish Split the Pot tickets will only be sold online until 8:00 PM on Saturday, March 8th.

Drawing will be held on Saturday, March 8th at 10:30 PM, viewed in person (Carroll main gym stage).  Winners will also be announced online here.

Purchase split the pot Tickets Online in January.

St. Pat's Fest Important Details

Contact Information


Primary Contact
Ed & Kelli (Waltemathe) Lawhorn '87
Event Chairs

Secondary Contact
Julie (Hemmert) Weitz '94
Director of Alumni Relations
(937) 253-8188 X339


Dates & Location

Date: 3/7/2025 to 3/8/2025
Location: Carroll Cafeteria & Gymnasium(s)
4524 Linden Ave.
Dayton, OH 45432

Go here to volunteer in January.

2025 Carroll St. Pat's Fest 
T-shirt Design will be available in January.