Not sure what to cook this weekend? Can we suggest Guinness Braised Short Ribs? And the good news is if you stop by any of the Cedar Valley Hy-Vee's you can pick up a slab of ribs to cut the cooking time down. Find the recipe online at, guinness.com/en/experiences…

Congratulate our 2 winners of our Iowa Irish Fest MC competition who will be on stage helping introduce our amazing bands on fest weekend. Give it up for Mr. John Anderson AND Mr. David Alderman

📷 It’s Global Running Day, and we’re spotlighting the Shamrock N Run 5K! Lace up and join us on August 2 for a scenic run through Downtown Waterloo. Register today and get $5 OFF with code RUN25! 📷📷 Register Here: runsignup.com/Race/IA/Waterl…

Starting this Thursday, June 12th, your Cedar Valley Hy-Vee's along with the Iowa Irish Fest will be holding another 4-Day Ribfest!📷 Remember, $1.00 will be donated to the Iowa Irish Fest for every slab of ribs purchased!📷 Hope to see you there!

Purchase your limited edition 2025 Iowa Irish Fest Concert Series T-shirt before the fest! T-shirts will be mailed to you before the fest, and quantities are limited. iowairishfest.com/shop/

We are so excited to release the official Iowa Irish Fest 2025 schedule! Check it out on our website at, iowairishfest.com

🍺✨ The Guinness Experience is BACK at Iowa Irish Fest! ✨🍺 🎟️ Reserve your spot here: eventbrite.com/e/the-iowa-iri…

Are you game? Join us for the Iowa Irish Fest Rugby Invitational on Saturday, August 2nd at the Cedar Valley Soccer Complex! Learn more here 📷 IowaIrishFest.com/activity/rugby

Toss, throw, and cheer on the athletes of the Highland Games at Iowa Irish Fest! Come watch competitors test their strength and skill during practice on Friday evening and again in competition on Saturday until around 4PM. #IowaIrishFest #HighlandGames #FestivalTraditions

Purchase your limited edition 2025 Iowa Irish Fest Concert Series T-shirt before the fest! T-shirts will start to be mailed out tomorrow and the presales end on Monday! iowairishfest.com/shop/

Look what our committee members discovered in Cork, Ireland- Keeper's Heart Whiskey! Now you could go all the way to Ireland to try it, or you can sign up for one of our workshops/classes and save yourself some time. iowairishfest.com/category/featu…

Our Guinness Experience co-chairs are currently in Dublin, learning and experiencing all things Guinness. Make sure to stop down and see them in the lower level of the Screaming Eagle American Bar and Grill during the fest. iowairishfest.com/activity/the-g…

See this Instagram post by @colmkeeganmusic instagram.com/reel/DMauw1lIr…

📷 NEW THIS YEAR! Bring your own empty bottle and enjoy FREE water refills all weekend long at our new refilling station! Thanks to Waterloo Water Works for helping us keep fest-goers cool and hydrated. 📷 Stay sustainable, stay refreshed! #IowaIrishFest #HydrationStation

See this Instagram video by MK Andersen instagram.com/reel/DMVVvk4AH…

Hoover on the Road will be stopping at Iowa Irish Fest in Waterloo, Iowa, August 1-3. Be sure to stop by and check out the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum renovation details, try your skills at Hoover Ball and grab some Hoover swag.

📷 It’s officially Irish Fest week! 📷 We kicked things off by raising the Irish flags on the 4th Street Bridge—a tradition that sets the tone for a weekend full of culture, community, and Celtic pride. Let the countdown begin! 📷

Looking for kid-friendly fun? We've got you covered with interactive activities and entertainment for the whole crew! Come make memories with us all weekend long! #IowaIrishFest #FamilyFun #KidFriendlyFestival #WaterlooIA #IrishFest2025 #ShamrockSmiles