Annual celebration of Irish roots happens March 15th
Murphys, Calif.- Murphys businesses and community are excited to welcome you back March 15, 2025 to the annual celebration of Murphys Irish heritage. In true spirit of Ireland, the event happens rain or shine!
One of the premier annual events in the Mother Lode is Murphys Irish Day. Each year on the third Saturday in March, thousands of people from Northern California and beyond gather in the historic gold rush town of Murphys to honor its Celtic heritage and to celebrate as only the Irish can. Our picturesque Main Street is filled with booths offering handcrafted items, original art, photographs, tasty food, wine, and other beverages.
The day begins…
The day begins with a pancake breakfast from 8:30-10:30 am at the First Congregational Church of Murphys just a block off Main Street at the corner of Church & Algiers Streets. Purchase tickets in advance from their website.
At 11 am, the swirl of bagpipes heralds a parade of marching bands, classic cars, horses, community organizations, novelty entries, and some of the finest children in the land.
The day continues with live entertainment on two stages and the street featuring singers, dancers, musicians, and jugglers.
All this, in addition to the charming shops, fine restaurants, and tasting rooms that line historic Main Street and help create what is nationally recognized as one of the finest small towns in America.
Primary fundraiser
Irish Day is the primary fundraiser for the Murphys Business Association and the Murphys Firefighters Association. Like most small non-profits, we've been without much in the way of income for the last couple of years. Our small town relies on the efforts of our local organizations and volunteers to maintain our parks, pick up our trash, help keep our small town going, and make these events happen. The same is true of our entertainers and local artisans, so please come out with the family, and support us all!
It takes a village
It takes a village to make this all happen so please visit our Sponsor page and make sure to thank all of the many people who make this event possible. Thank you to all the folks who have contributed money, services, or time!
For the latest updates and info, check out Visit Murphys
Murphys Irish Day Schedule
- Pancake Breakfast: 8:30-10:30 am (Live Entertainment)
- Main Street Parade – 11:00 am
Noon-4 pm
Native Daughters Stage (near the Native Daughters Hall) (noon-4pm)
Main Street Stage (near the Murphys Historic Hotel) (noon-4pm)
Street Near Murphys Grille & Newsome Harlow – Irish Cloggers ( 1 & 3pm)
Patio near Moon Alley (1-3pm)
Entertainers along Main Street (noon-4pm)
Food and Drink (10am-5pm)
Delectable Irish fare and lots of other fine food and drink (alcohol sales end at 4pm) on the street
Fine and casual dining, wine tasting, beer, artisan ice cream, handmade candies, and more at our local restaurants, tasting rooms, & pubs
Corned Beef Sandwiches at the Native Sons Hall until sold out
Hot dogs and kid-friendly foods in the Murphys Community Park