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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) - Tickets for the 30th Annual St. Pat's in Five Points, a popular Midlands celebration, will go on sale Friday, Feb. 17.

The event will kick off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 17 with the Midlands' largest road race. The race consists of a 5k run and a 1 mile walk.

A childrens' carnival that will include tasty  treats, magic shows, face painting, cartoon drawing, and an array of activities and games will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Martin Luther King Jr. Park.

Nearly 20 bands including Hinder, Lee Brice, The Movement, The Devil Makes Three, Blackberry Smoke, Crossfade, and others will perform live from noon to 6 p.m. on four stages.

Tickets will cost $12 in advance and $15 at the gate.

For a complete schedule of events, click here.