Party With A Purpose March 21 At ShamRockin’ For A Cure

ALPHARETTA, GA — ShamRockin’ for a Cure, North Atlanta's largest St. Patrick’s Day themed party for a purpose, will return to Alpharetta on Saturday, March 21 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. Green clad event goers will feast on great food and drink from local restaurants, dance the night away to amazing bands and shop at the event’s live and silent auctions all while helping to cure cystic fibrosis.

This year marks the 12th anniversary for ShamRockin’ for a Cure, marking it as one of the top St. Patrick's Day celebrations in town. Thousands have danced, dined, and partied in festive green year after year at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. More than 25 local restaurants such as Another Broken Egg Cafe, Branch & Barrel, Campania Pizza Napoletana, Citizen Soul, Ceviche Taqueria, Da Vinci’s Donuts, Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou, Miller’s Ale House, Ray’s At Killer Creek, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Smokejack BBQ and Southern Baked Pie Company will be on hand with signature dishes and bites for the crowd. The fan favorite 80s tribute band The Breakfast Club Chicago is back this year with tracks from everything from Cindy Lauper to Prince. Live music starts at 7 p.m. and runs until midnight.

ShamRockin’ for a Cure is the brainchild of close friends of Jon and Pam Baker, whose sons were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as children. An army of friends willing to help the Bakers in their fight against the disease grew into ShamRockin’ for a Cure. The event began as a close-knit, grassroots fundraising event that brought friends together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and to “eat, drink, and help cure cystic fibrosis.” In its first year, the party of 150 guests raised just over $8,500 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Since the inception of ShamRockin’ for a Cure, the loyal donors and supporters of this event have raised $3 million to continue to help fight the disease, improve the quality of life for those with cystic fibrosis, and ultimately to find a cure. Each year, the ShamRockin’ committee enlists the support of corporate and individual donors to help the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, helping “add tomorrows” for the over 30,000 individuals living with cystic fibrosis.

Recently, the Southeast Tourism Society named ShamRockin’ for a Cure a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event in the Southeast for March 2020. The best events across the Southeast compete to receive this prestigious Top 20 Events designation. Events are judged by travel industry experts who select 20 top events from all over the Southeast per month.

“ShamRockin’ is a fun event for visitors and residents who are looking for a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and raise funds for a good cause,” said Janet Rodgers, president and CEO of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We are excited to welcome visitors, family and friends to come together to support a great organization that has been such a big success in Alpharetta.”

Early Bird Tickets are $105 ($53 tax deductible) and will go up to $115 ($63 tax deductible) on Friday. Tickets can be purchased online at www.shamrockinforacure.com.

The Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau invites guests to party with a purpose, but also, party smart. Event goers are encouraged to make plans to stay the night at one of Alpharetta’s 28 modern and upscale hotels. Special ShamRockin’ for a Cure hotel rates are available at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, Courtyard Atlanta Alpharetta/Avalon Area, Courtyard Atlanta Alpharetta, EVEN Hotels Alpharetta – Avalon Area, Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Alpharetta, Hampton Inn Alpharetta/Roswell, Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Northpoint, Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta, Hyatt Place Atlanta/Alpharetta/North Point Mall, Hyatt Place Atlanta/Alpharetta/Windward Parkway, Residence Inn Atlanta Alpharetta/North Point Mall and Residence Inn Atlanta Alpharetta/Windward. For more information about Alpharetta, visit www.awesomealpharetta.com.