WATERLOO — Iowa Irish Fest has announced that the hit PBS travel and music show, “Ireland with Michael,” hosted by Irish tenor and Emmy Award nominee Michael Londra, is a Fest partner this year.
The PBS film crew will be in downtown Waterloo on Aug. 3 and 4, capturing performances and gathering interviews during Iowa Irish Fest. The episode will air in January, during season five of “Ireland with Michael.”
Irish tenor and Emmy Award nominee Michael Londra is an Iowa Irish Fest partner this year.
It will be the first time an entire episode of the show is filmed outside Ireland. The episode will spotlight how Irish culture, music and fun are celebrated outside of Ireland, featuring Celtic artists, bands and acts from around the world that travel to the Iowa Irish Fest to perform.
In addition, Londra will present two travel workshops at the fest. Londra was the lead singer in “Riverdance” on Broadway.
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“Ireland with Michael” debuted in 2021 and has brought Ireland’s rich cultural heritage into 97% of American households, with over 43,000 episodes across 653 public television channels throughout 49 states.
Iowa Irish Fest is Aug. 2-4 in Lincoln Park and the surrounding area in downtown Waterloo. There will be live entertainment, workshops, classes, sporting events and other activities.
Discounted tickets are available at participating Waterloo businesses, including Veridian Credit Union and Hy-Vee locations. Tickets are available online at IowaIrishFest.com.
Iowa Irish Fest is organized by the Cedar Valley Irish Culture Association, an organization intended to foster and develop Irish fellowship and community outreach through Irish cultural events and programs.
Photos: 2023 Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo
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Festivalgoers weave through the vendors on Fourth Street during the 2023 Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo.
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The Dublin City Ramblers perform during Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Festivalgoers watch as the Dublin City Ramblers perform during the 2023 Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Scythian performs the Kids Show during Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Festivalgoers dance as Scythian performs the Kids Show during the 2023 Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Katie Crowley of West Salem, Wisconsin, makes a throw in the sheaf toss in the Highland Games during the 2023 Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Katie Crowley of West Salem, Wisconsin, waves to the crowd after clearing 28 feet and winning the sheaf toss in the Highland Games during the 2023 Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Festivalgoers sample whiskey during Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Blacksmith Uncle Stinky works on a piece for a festivalgoer during the 2023 Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Children climb on the rock wall during Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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The Dublin City Ramblers perform during the 2023 Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Festivalgoers weave through the vendors on Fourth Street during Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo.
