Iowa Irish Fest

Iowa Irish Fest

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This three day weekend festival celebrates Irish culture in Iowa. Visit our website for information on the weekend's activities. www.IowaIrishFest.org

Friday, July 31st, 2026
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
www.IowaIrishFest.com

Iowa Irish Fest is dedicated to celebrating Irish culture in Iowa and takes place in the Lincoln Park area of downtown Waterloo. There are many fun filled activities for people of all ages - Celtic bands and musicians, Irish food and beer, kids play area, 5K run/walk, and much, much more!

06/24/2026

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Grab Your Discounted Tickets ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

Iowa Irish Fest is almost here, and nowโ€™s your chance to save $5 (plus online fees) on admission.

Discounted tickets are available now through Saturday, July 25th at these Cedar Valley locations:
โœ… Veridian Credit Union (all locations)
โœ… Hy-Vee. Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee & the Hy-Vee in Waverly.
โœ… BankIowa (Cedar Valley locations)
โœ… Scheels

Snag your tickets early and get ready for the most festive weekend of the summer โ€” music, culture, community, and all the Irish spirit you can handle. โ˜˜๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

06/23/2026

Stop by any Veridian Credit Union location in Iowa, Nebraska or Minnesota to purchase a weekend pass at a discounted rate.

Do you have plans to visit Iowa Irish Fest presented by Veridian Credit Union July 31 through Aug 2? Stop by any Veridian location in Iowa, Nebraska or Minnesota to purchase a weekend pass at a discounted rate. Children aged 15 and younger get in free! Visit https://hubs.ly/Q04l-bNx0 to find a branch near you.

06/23/2026

Thank you to U.S. Bank and TruStage for sponsoring the Cultural Village Area this year. Cheers!

06/23/2026

Can't wait to have our good friends, Colm & Laura Keegan, along with Brian McGrane, back at this years Iowa Irish Fest. These guys can do it all; providing great musical performances and workshops in travel, Irish mythology and language that you don't want to miss.

Check out their performance link below and get ready for some summer fun. They perform July 31st & Aug. 1st. Go to iowairishfest.com for tickets today!๐Ÿ’š

https://youtu.be/M5syLrYZgDI?si=aHjmPNTWRVXfX70x

06/22/2026

Volunteer shifts at the Beer Tents are now open! https://iowairishfest.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=109107

06/21/2026

A โ€œservice animalโ€ is defined by the ADA as โ€œan animal that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.โ€ Pets providing emotional support, comfort, companionship or well-being are NOT recognized as service animals under ADA regulations.

For a list of other things not permitted at the fest, please visit our website at, https://iowairishfest.com/faq/

06/21/2026

โ˜˜ For tickets and more information, visit our website at www.iowairishfest.com โ˜˜

Photos from Iowa Irish Fest's post 06/21/2026

We had a great time volunteering and walking in the parade at the Lawler Irish Festival today.

Photos from Iowa Irish Fest's post 06/20/2026

For our 20th Anniversary, we are highlighting some of our Iowa Irish bands. Today, we present Kellen O'Cullom along with Heidi Lynne.๐Ÿ’š

Kellen O'Cullom is a music lover from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who shares great folk songs. He is known for his lively Irish tunes and is a part of the local music scene, performing at various events and festivals. O'Cullom's music is available for download on Bandcamp, where fans can find his latest releases and enjoy his live performances.

๐ŸŽŸ For tickets to this summer's fest, go to our website at www.IowaIrishFest.com.

Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Heidi Lynne is a folk musician specializing in banjo with a repertoire of original and traditional material. She began playing banjo in July 2024 and has since performed at coffee shops, art festivals, and multiple shows at the Old Threshers Reunion in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Heidi is actively expanding her live performance schedule and plans to release her music on Spotify in the coming year.

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Waterloo, IA
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Opening Hours

Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 7am - 12am
Sunday 9am - 4pm