Clover, Rock Hill ready for St. Patrick’s Day festivals

Rock Hill and Clover are gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day festivals.

Clover’s 17th annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday along Main Street. Events include a 5K run/walk and an Irish bench press competition for men and women, both hosted by the Clover YMCA, a dog show and a day of live entertainment.

Admission and entertainment is free. Carnival rides require purchased tickets. More details at www.cloversc.org.

The 2015 St. Patrick’s Day on Main Festival will be 4:30-9:30 p.m. March 17 in downtown Rock Hill.

The festival will kick off with a lone bagpiper and features live music from the Federal Clan Kings and Carolina Ceili, an Irish/Celtic folk band from Asheville, Irish dancers from Walsh Kelley School of Irish Dancing and Rince na h’Eireann Dance School of Traditional Irish Dance, arts & crafts vendors, a large amusement area for children and food and beverages. Admission is free. A complete entertainment schedule can be found at onlyinoldtown.com.

This story was originally published March 9, 2015 at 2:41 PM with the headline "Clover, Rock Hill ready for St. Patrick’s Day festivals."