March 17, 2012 Cost: $35-40 advance; $45 till door sell-out

SAN DIEGO, CALIF.--Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA – Get set to rock your best "jig" at the 15th Annual Miller Lite sham ROCK 2011 presented by Jameson and The Field. 60,000 square feet of green Astroturf transforms the Gaslamp Quarter into an urban, super chic version of the rolling hills of Ireland with three stages of live entertainment featuring Young Dubliners, authentic Irish faire, get lucky libations and go-go dancers that are hot enough to make even a leprechaun blush!   First comes the Mardi Gras San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Annual Event,  then comes the shamROCK.

sham ROCK is the Gaslamp's favorite block party! Get positively Celtic

* Main stage with live bands featuring everything from traditional Irish music & step dancers to some of Southern California's best dance bands and of course, Irish punk rock.

* Two DJ stages where live DJ's will be spinning the electronica, hip-hop & house music around!

* "Erin go Braugh" - The Field serves up traditional Irish dishes

* Pints of green beer from Miller Lite

* Jiggers of Jameson Irish Whisky mixed up to concoct a St. Paddy's Day libation you'll remember year round.

sham ROCK will once again take place on "F" street between 5th and 7th Avenues and 6th Avenue between E and G Streets, in the Gaslamp Quarter. Tickets are $30-35 and $45 at the door and your wristband into sham ROCK will also get you in and out privileges as well as no cover and food and drink specials at dozens of the Gaslamp Quarter's hottest nightclubs and restaurants.

The only thing that will test your luck is not getting your tickets early because shamROCK sells out every year! For additional information or to purchase tickets, please contact McFarlane Promotions at 619.233.5008.  sandiegoshamrock.com.

In addition to the shamROCK festival, there's also a wonderful St. Patrick's Parade & Festival held annually at Balboa Park during the daylight hours, providing a great alternative for family celebrations.