Photo by Madoline Markham
0112 The Red Shamrock
Traci Griffin, Scott Griffin and Gennell Ferrell opened The Red Shamrock Pub in 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
