21st Annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival is proudly presented by Transportation Impact on Saturday, March 17th from 9am-5pm at the Emerald Plantation shopping center. Admission and parking are free for the festival. This year’s festival will feature over 75 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, Oak Grove Stables petting zoo and rides, clowns and static displays along with amusement rides, face painters, and many other fun, family-oriented activities. Festival goers can also enjoy a beer garden. The Little Ms. & Mr. Leprechaun Contest will take place on the main stage at 11am. The contest is for boys and girls ages 2-3 and 4-5 and requires pre-registration by 12pm on Friday, March 16th.