This St. Patrick’s Day game show is taking over Chicago and you’re invited to join in on the fun

Every Chicagoan knows that St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just a regular holiday—it’s a no-holds-barred annual spectacle. The streets are alive with people, the drinks are flowing and the Chicago River gleams a shocking shade of green. This year, St. Patrick’s Day is going to reach another level of chaos and fun (I know, we didn’t think it was possible).

To celebrate St. Paddy's Day, Green River Whiskey is bringing the city’s most unpredictable game show to life. In the weeks leading up to the holiday, secret pop-ups will take over some of our favorite spots across the city. Each venue will transform into a high-stakes, 1970s-style game show where you'll have a chance to play classic games with a chaotic twist, giving you a shot at glory and a ticket to the epic grand finale on March 14.

The catch? You won’t know when or where these pop-ups will strike. Your only chance to get this top secret information and attend the final event is to RSVP now and unlock the details. Here’s why this is a must-add to your St. Patrick's Day weekend itinerary.

Green River Whiskey is turning up the fun

This year, Green River Whiskey is cranking up the chaos and reminding Chicago of one crucial rule: Don’t drink the Green River—drink Green River. How? By bringing a high-stakes, 1970s-style game show to life. In the weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, secret pop-ups will take over some of our favorite spots across the city, turning them into wild, no-holds-barred arenas where classic bar games get a chaotic twist. Survive the madness, and you just might earn your spot at the epic grand finale on March 14. 

The stakes are high and the games are exhilarating

If you think you know bar games, think again. This isn’t darts. This isn’t a friendly round of beer pong in your buddy’s basement. Each activation is a cross between a wild game show and a social experiment, featuring delightfully bizarre challenges, unexpected twists, and just the right amount of friendly competition. Win a round, and you’re one step closer to the March 14 grand finale. Lose? At least you’ll have a legendary story about that time you stumbled into a secret game show in the middle of St. Patrick’s season.

Don’t miss the pre-qualifiers

Before the grand finale, Green River is hitting the streets with surprise flash activations across Chicago. These pop-up challenges will appear when you least expect them, turning ordinary nights out into high-energy, slightly unhinged game show moments. And while the competition will be intense, the real prize promises to be bragging rights if your group makes it to the final competition on March 14. Let's be honest—what's a better way to bond with your best friends than winning? 

The finales—don’t drink the green river

As Chicago’s big, bold, and brilliantly bright river turns green, it may look tempting—but let’s be honest, it’s not the pour you’re looking for. At the March 14 grand finale, the choice of what to sip on will be obvious. Green River Whiskey will be flowing, ensuring that every contestant and spectator knows exactly which green pour to reach for.

Mystery, mystery and more mystery

We can’t tell you where the finale is happening. We can’t tell you what kind of unhinged games you’ll be playing. And we definitely can’t tell you who else is competing for the championship title on March 14.

But we can tell you this—the only way to find out or potentially become a contestant is to RSVP. If you make it to the grand finale, you’ll be part of something so legendary, you’ll be talking about it for years. The only question left is: Will you have the courage to sign up and make it that far?

Green River Whiskey will raise your spirits

Unlike the questionable green river flowing through our city, the whiskey is the only Green River you should be drinking this St. Patrick’s Day—and during this competition, you’ll need it.

Whether you’re sipping between rounds of rapid-fire trivia, raising a glass after a victorious bar stunt, or steadying your nerves before the next challenge, this is the drink that promises to get you through the night. It will come as a relief after a day of green beer—just don’t drop your glass mid-challenge.

The only way to play is to click the link here to RSVP now! And don’t forget to follow @greenriverdistillingco for the latest updates on Chicago’s most legendary (and completely unhinged) game show. Please drink responsibly (the bourbon, not the river). Green River Distilling Co,  Owensboro, KY, Alcohol by volume varies by product.