As rain clouds part to reveal lush, verdant pastures, Sonoma County is beginning to resemble the Emerald Isle — just in time for St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
From parades and parties to communal dinners and holiday treats, local businesses and organizations are offering a range of ways to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint.
Unless otherwise noted, events take place on St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17.
Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K
The Race Company will present Santa Rosa’s annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K, benefiting Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks, starting at 10 a.m., March 14, at Old Courthouse Square. The chip-timed run/walk is open to all ages and abilities. Participants will receive a commemorative mug and finisher medal. A post-race celebration will include a judged costume contest, beginning at 11:30 a.m., along with music, dancing, drinks, activities and sponsor giveaways. Registration fees are $28.74 for youth 12 and under and $60.83 for those 13 and over. More information and registration are available on Race Roster. Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, srcity.org
Goose & Fern
Celebrations begin early at the British-style pub Goose & Fern on the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day and continue through the holiday with live music and a special food and drink menu. According to the British pub’s website, holiday hours on St. Paddy’s Day are from 11:30 a.m. “till y’all fall down.” The special menu will be announced the Friday before the holiday. 116 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, 707-843-4235, thegooseandfern.com
Canevari’s Delicatessen
Canevari’s Deli will offer a St. Patrick’s Day feast for pickup March 16-17. The meal includes corned beef, braised cabbage, roasted red potatoes, glazed baby carrots and dinner rolls. Single servings are $25; a family platter serving four to five people costs $80. Served cold at pickup. Orders may be placed online. 695 Lewis Road, Santa Rosa, 707-545-6941, canevarisdeli.com
Flagship Taproom
Flagship Taproom will host an all-day St. Patrick’s Day party with Guinness on tap, Irish-inspired cocktails and its “Dubliner” corned beef sandwich. 446 B St., Santa Rosa, 707-541-6716, flagshiptaproom.com
Rohnert Park
Sally Tomatoes
The catering company Sally Tomatoes will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner buffet and movie from 4-9 p.m. at the SOMO Village Event Center. Dinner includes corned beef and cabbage, buttered carrots and potatoes, minted mushy peas and housemade soda bread. Drink specials include Guinness, Irish car bombs, green beer and Irish coffee with Bailey’s. The 1952 western romance “The Quiet Man” will be shown at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Call 707-665-9472 to make reservations. SOMO Village, 1100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park, 707-665-9472, sallytomatoes.com
Penngrove
Penngrove Social Firemen
The nonprofit Penngrove Social Firemen will host its Corned Beef & Cabbage Feed from 3-7 p.m., March 14, at the Penngrove Clubhouse. Dinner includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots, along with a no-host bar and a cash-only dessert table provided by Penngrove 4-H. Meals are available for dine-in or takeout. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Proceeds help support maintenance of the Penngrove Clubhouse and Penngrove Park. Tickets are available at Odd Cookie Bakery or online at Eventbrite. Penngrove Clubhouse, 385 Woodward Ave., Penngrove. 707-318-2191, penngrovesocialfiremen.org
Petaluma
Mystic Theatre
The Mystic Theatre will host a St. Patrick’s Day concert featuring ’90s rock tribute band JOOSE on March 14. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30. 23 Petaluma Blvd., Petaluma, 707-765-2121, mystictheatre.com
The Big Easy
The underground nightclub will host its third annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration March 14 with live music from eclectic rock band Strange Cabbage and special guest Paul “Corned Beef” Riley. Doors open at 8 p.m.; the show begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. 128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707-776-7163, bigeasypetaluma.com
McNear’s Saloon & Dining House
The historic saloon will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with food and drink specials, live Irish music and authentic Irish dancing. A corned beef and cabbage dinner will also be served. 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, 707-765-2121, mcnears.com
WonderStump
WonderStump, an immersive arts venue in Petaluma, will host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration from 6-11 p.m. featuring Bay Area band Pardon the Interruption. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the show begins at 7 p.m. with a special guest opener. Light snacks and craft mocktails will be available at the alcohol-free event. Activities include a children’s “leprechaun kid zone,” and creative attire is encouraged. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door; $10 for kids 12 and under. Tickets are available online. 301 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, wonderstump.art
Petaluma Woman’s Club
The Petaluma Woman’s Club will host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration from 6-8:30 p.m., March 19. The evening will include a traditional Irish feast (vegetarian options available) and prizes for the best green attire. $35 per person. RSVP by March 14 at membership@petalumawomansclub.com. 518 B St., Petaluma, 707-762-5485, petalumawomansclub.com
Sonoma
Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley
The Rotary Club will host a “Luck o’ the Irish” dinner beginning at 5 p.m., March 14, at the Sonoma Valley Moose Lodge. The evening will include a traditional corned beef dinner (vegetarian option available), games, live music and a raffle with a $10,000 prize. Dinner tickets are $75; raffle tickets are $50. Proceeds benefit Sonoma Valley nonprofits and education programs. Tickets are available online. Sonoma Valley Moose Lodge, 20580 Broadway, Sonoma. sonomavalleyrotary.org
Murphy’s Irish Pub
Murphy’s Irish Pub in Sonoma will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a full day of live music, Irish dancers and bagpipers. Big O & Company will kick off the live performances at 12:30 p.m., followed by Groove Incident at 4 p.m. and Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hotcakes at 7 p.m. Admission is free. 464 First St. E., Sonoma, 707-935-0660, sonomapub.com
Windsor
Windsor Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club of Windsor will hold its annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Drive-Thru Dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Windsor Community United Methodist Church. Dinners are $25 and include all the traditional sides. Reservations and payment must be completed by 9 p.m., March 13. The event is a fundraiser supporting the club’s programs. Tickets available on Eventbrite. Windsor Community United Methodist Church, 9451 Brooks Road S., Windsor. 707-620-0303, kiwaniswindsor.org
Healdsburg
Healdsburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Don your best greens to participate in the city of Healdsburg’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, billed as the “Biggest, Shortest Parade in the World.” The parade begins at 7 a.m. at Sanderson Ford (453 Healdsburg Ave.), loops around Healdsburg Plaza and returns to the starting point. Downtown Healdsburg, healdsburg.gov
Healdsburg Bar & Grill
The revived Healdsburg Bar & Grill will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with brunch and holiday specials, including corned beef and cabbage, soda bread scone, Guinness specials, Irish coffee and Irish car bomb cocktails. 245 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-433-3333, healdsburgbarandgrill.com
Coyote Sonoma
The bar and music venue will host a St. Patrick’s Day party with live music from the cover band Wonder Bread 5. Doors open at 5 p.m.; the show begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door; available online. 44 Mill St., Healdsburg, 707-433-4444, coyotesonoma.com
Little Saint
The buzzy vegan restaurant and music venue will present a performance by Celtic-punk supergroup The Walker Roaders. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the show begins at 8 p.m. All ages are welcome. Tickets are $36.36 (including fees) and are available online. 25 North St., Healdsburg, 707-433-8207, littlesainthealdsburg.com
West county
Rio Nido Roadhouse
Rio Nido Roadhouse will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day from 5-7:30 p.m. with a corned beef and cabbage dinner, Guinness on draft and live music by the Calistoga band the Restless Sons. All ages welcome; there is no cover charge. 14540 Canyon 2 Road, Rio Nido, 707-869-0821, rionidoroadhouse.com
HopMonk Sebastopol
HopMonk Tavern in Sebastopol will host a St. Patrick’s Day concert featuring the folk-rock band Tempest performing Irish reels, Scottish ballads and other world music. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the show begins at 7 p.m. at the Abbey. Admission is $20 plus fees; the event is for ages 21 and over. Tickets available online. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol, 707-829-7300, hopmonk.com
St. Patrick’s Day treats
Stellina Pronto and Stellina Alimentari
The Petaluma café and deli Stellina Alimentari will offer a St. Patrick’s Day dinner for pickup or delivery on March 17. The $50 meal serves two and includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and organic baby carrots. Stellina Pronto will also offer holiday baked goods, including Irish soda bread, pistachio cake, mini chocolate Guinness cake, clover-shaped shortbread cookies and chocolate-mint cookies. Preorders close at 7 p.m. March 15. Order online. Stellina Pronto, 23 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-789-9556, stellinapronto.com; Stellina Alimentari, 160 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, 707-774-6156, stellinaalimentari.com
Donut Den
The Petaluma doughnut shop is offering St. Patrick’s Day-themed doughnuts. Preorders for a dozen or more should be placed at least one day in advance. 1390 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, 707-792-1312, instagram.com/the_donut_den
Pink Sugar Creamery
The trendy rolled ice cream shop is offering a St. Patrick’s Day special called the “Lucky Charm” made with Straus vanilla ice cream, Lucky Charms cereal, marshmallow sauce, whipped cream and a chocolate gold coin. The item will be available in the store and on DoorDash throughout March. 1224 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, Instagram.com/pinksugarcreamery
Costeaux French Bakery
Costeaux will offer seasonal Irish soda bread for pickup March 14–16. A loaf costs $8 and can be ordered online. Locations in Healdsburg, Petaluma and Santa Rosa. 707-433-1913, costeaux.com
Nightingale Breads
The Forestville bakery will offer plain and currant Irish soda bread for pickup March 12–15. Loaves cost $9.25 and $9.75, respectively. Order in-store or online. 6665 Front St., Forestville, 707-887-8887, nightingalebreads.com
Nom Nom Cakes
The Bodega Bay home bakery will offer St. Patrick’s Day treats, including green cake pops with gold sprinkles, shamrock sugar cookies and chocolate cupcakes filled with Irish whiskey ganache and topped with Baileys buttercream. Orders are available online for pickup or delivery. 390 Calle Del Sol, Bodega Bay, 805-350-0680, nomnombaking.com