Annual Events & Festivals in Hubbardston
From the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade to Hubbapalooza and the Parish Festival, Hubbardston hosts community events year-round.
Hubbardston's calendar is anchored by events that reflect the village's Irish heritage and close-knit community. The World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade in March draws thousands. Hubbapalooza in July raises funds for cancer research and charity. The Parish Festival in August and Knights of Columbus Fish Fry during Lent keep the community gathering at St. John the Baptist Church. Memorial Day, community breakfasts at the American Legion, and the October Cemetery Walk round out a full year of events.
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Hubbardston Irish Dance Troupe
Founded in 1998, the Hubbardston Irish Dance Troupe has grown to roughly 95 dancers and performed at Walt Disney World — keeping Irish culture alive for a new generation.
The World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade
Hubbardston's signature event — a beloved, tongue-in-cheek celebration that perfectly captures the village's Irish pride and small-town humor.
Hubbardston Today
Life in modern Hubbardston — a village of 345 that maintains its identity, traditions, and community in a changing world.
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Places & Businesses
Shiels Tavern
Michigan's oldest continuously licensed bar under the same name. Building dates to 1878, continuous liquor license since 1933.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
The spiritual heart of Hubbardston since 1857. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its Gothic Revival architecture.
Walter T. Roach American Legion Post 182
Local American Legion post named after a Hubbardston veteran. Hosts community breakfasts and the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration.