SHAMROCK SHENANIGANS 

More than $20,000 was raised at the inaugural Shamrockin’ Fest in downtown Leesburg on March 15 and 16. More than 26 BBQ, sauce, appetizer and chili competitors from all over the south competed and offered samples. Vendors included Sweeties Donuts, Chrome Premium Cigars and Hot Puff Food Truck. Attendees enjoyed live music by Speed Limit 70, Trending Easy, Groove Infusion and Nova Scotia. Beer and wine tastings were on every corner. The event featured an Irish parade and leprechaun wresting and the after-party spilled into McCracken’s Irish Pub. 

@ Leesburg  |  Photos: Nicole Hamel