The Town of Fountain Hills is proud to welcome guests to its signature St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, featuring the annual Irish Fountain Fest on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, and then the Greening of the Fountain on March 17th.
The Country’s tallest fountain will turn green twice during the festival at noon and 4pm. It will be green again at its traditional time of noon on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th.
With expanded features and returning traditions, this year’s Irish Fountain Fest is set to be the biggest yet. The Saturday event is designed for attendees of all ages, offering everything from live Irish music and dancing to family-friendly entertainment and a full-park beer garden experience.
“Irish Fest is truly fun for all ages,” said Event Coordinator Ryan Preston. “Whether you're dancing to live music, exploring the kids’ zone, or enjoying a cold drink in our event-wide beer garden, the energy is unmatched. Come experience the best St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Valley.”
Families can look forward to the enhanced Kids’ Zone, which continues to grow and features free rock walls, inflatables, crafts, and face painting. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy the event-wide beer garden, which is bigger in size this year.
Adding to the experience, a curated lineup of local food trucks will each feature Irish-themed menu items. New this year, the event introduces Guinness 0.0, a non-alcoholic option for those looking to enjoy the flavor of Guinness without the alcohol, alongside a variety of beer and seltzer choices.
Event Information
Irish Fountain Fest
Location: Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd.
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Event features:
• Live Celtic rock music and Irish folk performances
• Traditional and modern Irish dance
• Free Kids Zone with inflatables, crafts, face painting, and more
• Full-event beer garden with multiple beverage stations
• Irish-themed food from top Valley food trucks
• The world-famous fountain dyed emerald green at 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Greening of the Fountain
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Viewing: In person at Fountain Park or livestreamed at experiencefountainhills.org/fountain
This tradition dates back to 1979, when a group of residents made a bet to dye the fountain green and water ski around it. What began as a friendly challenge has become a cherished Fountain Hills tradition.
Admission
The event is free and open to the public. All are encouraged to wear green, bring friends and family, and enjoy a day filled with Irish pride, entertainment, and community spirit.