East Aurora Hosts First-Ever St. Patrick's Day Festival

Riley Street Station to celebrate with live music, food and drink specials, and Irish dancers.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 9:25am

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For the first time ever, the town of East Aurora, New York is hosting a St. Patrick's Day festival this Saturday at Riley Street Station. The all-day event will feature live music, food and drink specials, and Irish dancers, kicking off the spring party season in the Buffalo suburb.

Why it matters

East Aurora is known for its small-town charm and community events, and this new St. Patrick's Day festival represents an opportunity for the town to come together and celebrate its Irish heritage. The event also marks the start of the spring party season in the region, signaling a return to normalcy after the pandemic.

The details

The St. Patrick's Day festival at Riley Street Station will run from noon to late night on Saturday. The lineup includes live music from 1-4pm by Blarney Bunch, 5:30-8:30pm by Reset To Vinyl, and a DJ set starting at 9pm. Food specials include $10 Reuben sandwiches, while drink specials feature $5 Guinness and $8 car bombs. Irish dancers will also perform at the event.

  • The St. Patrick's Day festival will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2026.
  • The event will run from 12pm to late night.

The players

Riley Street Station

A popular restaurant and bar in East Aurora, New York that is hosting the first-ever St. Patrick's Day festival in the town.

Blarney Bunch

A local band performing Irish-inspired music at the festival from 1-4pm.

Reset To Vinyl

A band playing at the festival from 5:30-8:30pm.

DJ Scafetta

A DJ who will be performing a set starting at 9pm to close out the festival.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to bring the first-ever St. Patrick's Day festival to East Aurora. It's a great way for the community to come together and celebrate our Irish heritage.”

— Riley Street Station Management

What’s next

Attendees can make reservations for dining inside Riley Street Station before joining the outdoor festival.

The takeaway

This new St. Patrick's Day festival in East Aurora represents the town's commitment to community events and celebrating its cultural heritage. The all-day celebration with live music, food, and drinks is a welcome addition to the region's spring party lineup.