Boynton Beach Insider

The weekend is quickly approaching, which means that we are only days away from the 7^th Annual Boynton Beach Blarney Bash. The free business promotional event is presented by the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA), and will take place on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Downtown Boynton Beach at the Centennial Park & Amphitheater, located at 120 East Ocean Avenue.

The festival is jam-packed with fun activities and happens to be one of the only family-friendly St. Paddy’s Day themed events in the area. There will be a variety of interactive activities for all ages, including: An inflatable obstacle course and bounce house, face painting, a mobile game bus, cornhole, Jenga, Connect 4, and a selfie station. Be sure to stop-by the Artsea Living Studio tent for your chance to create a custom canvas painting.

Adults don’t fret, there will be plenty of fun for you too! Take a stroll throughout Centennial Park to shop and connect with the retail, artisan, and professional service vendors that will be exhibiting at the event. Indulge in a delicious selection of cuisine and libations that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Dance the night away to live music from Alive Beat, Spider Cherry, and Vibes Farm. Be sure to stick around for soaring performances by the Aranmore Academy of Irish Dance and Sunshine Circus Arts. There will also be plenty of opportunities for selfies with the roaming character performers and Irish bagpipers.

SUPPORT LOCAL

The BBCRA is passionate about supporting the local business community. Be sure to visit the BBCRA information booth to spin the “Lucky Wheel” for your chance to win gift certificates to local businesses and Blarney Bash promotional swag!

The following local businesses will be exhibiting their products and services at the event. Be sure to stop by their designated colorful tents to #supportlocal during the festivities.

• Just Eatz
• 500 Ocean Café
• ManCave for Men
• Scheurer’s Chocolate
• Simple’ WHOA! Nutrition
• Property Damage Consultants
• ArtSea Living Studio & Boutique
• The Boardwalk Italian Ice & Creamery

In addition to the businesses listed above, there will also be a variety of additional other vendors onsite during the event.

BOYNTON BEACH BUCKS

Looking for some extra green to spend during the event?

Boynton Beach Bucks is a special program that was created by the BBCRA, to connect community members and visitors with local businesses. It works just like cash and is valid at participating businesses while supplies last.

Be sure to stop by the BBCRA information booth during the event to learn all about how you can receive Boynton Beach Bucks vouchers for both businesses exhibiting at the event, as well as some of the Downtown restaurants and merchants located on East Ocean Avenue.

Click here to learn more about the Boynton Beach Bucks deals that will be available during the event.

SHAMROCK’S COSTUME CONTEST

Dress in your most festive St. Paddy’s Day attire and enter the Shamrock Costume Contest. The contest will take place at 7:15 PM on the amphitheater stage. Winners, who will be determined by audience applause, will win Blarney Bash swag and a $50 Visa gift. Gift cards are courtesy of Property Damage Consultants.

SELFIE BOOTH

Take a selfie in our Blarney Bash selfie booth, post your lucky selfie on Facebook or Instagram and use the hashtag #BBBlarneyBash23.

FREE EVENT PARKING

Free event parking will be available at the following locations:

• The City Hall parking lot; 129 E. Ocean Avenue
• The public parking lots located at 115 N. Federal Highway and the surrounding area on NE 1^st Avenue and NE 4^th Street
• The street parking available along East Ocean Avenue

Entertainment Schedule

MAIN STAGE

4:00 PM to 5:15 PM –  Alive Beat

5:25 PM to 5:50 PM – Aranmore Academy of Irish Dance

6:00 PM to 7:15 PM – Spider Cherry

7:15 PM to 7:35 pm – Costume Contest

7:45 PM to 9:00 PM – Vibes Farm

ROAMING PERFORMERS

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM – Celtic Bagpipers

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Unicyclist, Stilt Walker, Juggler, LED Contortionist  

SUNSHINE CIRCUS ARTS AERIAL PERFORMERS

5:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM

AFTER EVENT LOCATIONS

Keep the celebrations going after the event by taking a stroll down East Ocean Avenue to one of our downtown restaurants. 

Open until 10:00 PM

Hurricane Alley

Pio Pio

Café Frankie’s

Open until 11:00 PM

The Butcher & The Bar

Open until 12:00 AM

Two George’s

Banana Boat

Open until 2:00 AM

The Fish Depot Bar and Grill

The BBCRA encourages community members and visitors to come out and enjoy the event, while supporting the local business community. For additional information about the Boynton Beach Blarney Bash, please visit our Facebook event page.

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