Gwinnett Daily Post

Put on your green garb and claim your (honorary) Irish status for this year's St. Patty's Day events. Gwinnett has a little bit of something for everyone, including the non-drinkers.

-- Complied by Staff Writer Meghan Kotowski

Wild Bill's is holding down a green party with Colt Ford and J.J. Longhorn. It will be a weekend fit for the luck of the Irish.

-- When: 8:30 p.m. today

-- Where: Wild Bill's, 2075 Market St., Duluth

-- Cost: $15 in advance, $25 at the door

-- For more information: Visit www.wildbillsatlanta.com

Paddy's Irish Pub is throwing a green bash with beer, food and Irish music at Chateau Elan.

-- When: 12:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday

-- Where: Paddy's Irish Pub at Chateau Elan Inn, 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton

-- Cost: Free admission; Overnight packages available

-- For more information: Visit www.chateauelan.com

Sweat for St. Patty's by joining the Suwanee Kiwanis Shamrock Run -- and enjoy green beer afterward at a local restaurant.

-- When: 8 a.m. Saturday

-- Where: Suwanee Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee

-- Cost: $30 day of race

-- For more information: Call Billie Marshall at 770-235-6803

ART Station is hosting its 17th annual "Raising of the Green" Fundraiser with silent auction and complimentary green beer.

-- When: 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday

-- Where: ART Station, 5384 Manor Drive, Stone Mountain

-- Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door

-- For more information: Visit www.artstation.org

St. Patrick's Catholic Church hosts its inaugural St. Patrick's Day celebration in downtown Norcross with live music, food and children's activities -- without beer.

-- When: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday

-- Where: Lillian Webb Community Park, 31 College St., Norcross

-- Cost: Free admission-- For more information: Email patricksday@gmail.com

Lake Lanier Island Resorts hosts an all-day concert called ShamRock Music Festival with DJ Gary Braner and several cover bands.

-- When: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday

-- Where: Peachtree Point at Lake Lanier, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford

-- Cost: $16 to $30

-- For more information: Visit www.lakelanierislands.com