Iowa Irish Fest 2026

Schedule

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Lincoln Park | Waterloo, IA

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An incredible three-day weekend festival celebrating the Irish culture in Iowa.
About this Event

Entering its 20th year , the Iowa Irish Fest is an open-air event held on the first weekend of August in Waterloo, Iowa. The Fest provides nearly 50,000 annual attendees the opportunity to participate in a premier cultural event that broadens their global perspective and introduces them to experiences and lifestyles far beyond the Midwest, while acknowledging and celebrating the history of the Irish community.

Children under the age of 15 can attend the fest FREE with the admission of an adult.

Learn more about our festival at https://iowairishfest.com/

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Where is it happening?

Lincoln Park, 516 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 43.31

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