Shamfest returns to Mt Laurel

Mt Laurel is welcoming another year of Shamfest, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration organized by The Red Shamrock Pub that supports the Hope for Gabe Foundation. The H4G foundation, started by Scott and Traci Griffin after their son's diagnosis, raises money for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

This year’s event begins Friday, March 15, with CasinoMnight at The Red Shamrock and extends through Sunday, March 17 at 8 p.m. Live music and other attractions are scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday.

The 2012 event featured only one day of activities and hosted more than 4,000 in the Town of Mt Laurel.

SHAMFEST 2013 Activities and Music Lineup:

All Week inside the pub

Sam Foster Project

BT Walls

Friday, March 15

Casino Night inside the pub with a chance to win a flat screen TV, Ipad Mini or $150 pub gift card.

Saturday, March 16

7:30 a.m.-Fun Run

8 a.m.-5k run (register for Green Derby Dash)

9 a.m. -Leprechaun Dog Costume Contest

10 a.m.-The Newgrass Troubadours

12 p.m.-Naked Eskimos

1-4 p.m.-H4G Silent Auction

3:30-p.m.-M80s

7 p.m.-Deputy 5

DJ Burger throughout the event and daylong kids rides

Sunday, March 17

10:30 a.m.-Kegs and Eggs

1 p.m.-Rolling in the Hay

3 p.m.-Chance to win a car from Edwards Chevrolet

3:30 p.m.-Hunter Lawley Band

6:30 p.m.-Naked Eskimos

DJ Burger throughout the event and daylong kids rides