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Iowa Irish Festival

Iowa Irish Festival

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The cost of this event is ridiculous if you only want to spend a day. They hype it as a bargain for…read morea 3 day event but to be honest, one day is more than enough. I personally find this Irish Fest boring and there's very little selection of vendors selling actual Irish cuisine or goods (mostly pizza or Mexican food along with other fried fair food and donuts). I have to go every year due to a family member loving it but I immediately start dreading the next year's event as soon as the current one is over. Also, you cannot make a fun family day, picnic style, of the event. No purses or coolers are allowed. Because I cannot digest fried junk food very well, I literally bake in the sun all day on an empty stomach. $35 for a day of torture!!! Ugh!

I attend numerous outdoor cultural and entertainment events in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area, and…read morewhile I enjoy them all in their own way, this one is definitely my favorite. They always have an excellent selection of live music on several stages, including nationally and even internationally known bands. The food is excellent as well, with several vendors selling Irish dishes. Oh yes, they also have Guinness! There is a family area (which was expanded this year) with activities for the kids, and a cultural area (also expanded this year). The admission charge may seem a bit steep compared with some other events, but it is well worth it for the caliber of entertainment that this festival offers--and you might be able to receive discounted admission by purchasing your ticket in advance. I'm only Irish twice a year, but I won't miss Iowa Irish Fest for anything!

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