Whiskey Workshops

2023 Iowa Irish Fest Whiskey Workshops

The Elks Lodge Ballroom, COR & Travel and Tour Building

Irish Cream Cocktails Workshops

Calling all Irish Cream lovers! Want to know how to create delightful Irish Cream cocktails at home, this class is a must, Five Farms will send you home with new cocktail ideas.

• Attendance is limited to 30 participants.

• Workshop will be held on Friday August 4th at 7 PM and Saturday, August 5th at 7:30 PM.

Classes will last 45 minutes.
Workshop will be held in the Elks Lodge Ballroom

• This workshop includes a complementary Iowa Irish Fest branded whiskey glass.

• Must be 21 to attend

Click here to purchase your tickets for this workshop!

A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish.

Irish Coffee Workshop

Irish Coffee is a perfect way to start your day, and Five Farms will share how to make this delight using their delicious Irish Cream.

• Attendance is limited to 30 participants.

• Workshop will be held on Saturday, August 5th at 9:00 AM.

Classes will last 45 minutes.
Workshop will be held in the Elks Lodge Ballroom

• Must be 21 to attend

Click here to purchase your workshop tickets.

A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish.

Whiskey, Mimosas & Yoga

Whiskey, Mimosas & Yoga: Start your Sunday with deep breaths, stretches and mimosas! For $40 you will get to attend this special yoga session with free beverages and a free yoga mat.

9:00 AM at the COR Building on 4th Street

Classes last 45 minutes and there is room for only 30 people to attend. Participants under the age of 21 will receive a yoga matt, but will not be offered any of the whiskey or mimosas of course. You maybe asked to show an ID at this event.

KELSEY HAHN / GRAY LANE YOGA

Kelsey is a dedicated mother, wife, and yogi.

In 2021, Kelsey and her husband Taylor decided to open their own yoga studio, Gray Lane Yoga, in downtown Waterloo. The studio has quickly became a popular destination, and Kelsey’s classes are always in high demand. Gray Lane is named for their children Asher Gray and Charlotte Lane.
Kelsey’s teaching style is rooted in the belief that yoga is for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background. Her classes are designed to be accessible to all levels, and she emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, breathwork, and emotional exploration. Kelsey inspires and educates others through her teaching and her work at Gray Lane Yoga. She is committed to helping others find peace, balance, and strength through the practice of yoga.

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A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish.

Paint and Sip

Back by demand! Grab a Cedar Ridge wine or whiskey and join us for the Paint & Sip Whiskey Class. Not an artist? No problem, a talented local artist will lead you through the steps to paint a one-of-a-kind Irish masterpiece. All painting supplies are provided.

• Attendance is limited to 30 participants.

• Workshop will be held on Saturday, August 5th at 10:00 AM.

Classes will last 45 minutes.
Workshop will be held in the Travel & Tour Building on Fourth Street.

• Must be 21 to attend

Click here to purchase your workshop tickets.

A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish.

Charcuterie and Pairings Workshop

Join Darian Everding and Mike Hoversten (back by popular demand!) to explore how to prepare your charcuterie board and pair beverages with this popular treat. This class is food allergy friendly, as it is both pork and gluten free.

• Attendance is limited to 30 participants.

• Workshop will be held on Saturday, August 5th at 10:45 AM.

• Classes will last 45 minutes.

• Workshop will be held in the Elks Lodge Ballroom

• Participants will receive an Iowa Irish Fest cutting board.

• Must be 21 to attend.

Click here to purchase your workshop tickets.

A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish.

Science of Glassware Tasting Workshop

Does glassware affect tasting notes? How do tasting notes come about? Join lecturer, Amanda Korth, as we nerd out about the science behind how glassware variations affect your whiskey and which glass fits you.

• Attendance is limited to 30 participants.

• Workshop will be held on Saturday, August 5th at 2:30PM.

Classes will last 45 minutes.
Workshop will be held in the Elks Lodge Ballroom

• Must be 21 to attend

Click here to purchase your workshop tickets.

A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish.

Women & Whiskey Workshop

Women have shaped whiskey from history into modern day. Largely, the stories of women in whiskey start with Irish women, the evasion of the British tax police and the disturbing brutality enacted during the years when women were hunted down for producing whiskey and poitin. Join this workshop to learn more about the Irish women of the past who paved way for the women dominating Irish Whiskey today. A selection of whiskeys will be paired with this intriguing history.

• Attendance is limited to 30 participants.

• Workshop will be held on Saturday, August 5th at 4:00 PM.

Classes will last 45 minutes.
Workshop will be held in the Elks Lodge Ballroom
Includes a complementary Iowa Irish Fest branded whiskey glass.
Must be 21 to attend
Click here to purchase your workshop tickets.

A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish.

Irish Cream Tasting

Experience the best Irish Cream. Taste several different Irish Creams by Five Farms, attend 1 of 2 Irish Cream Tastings.

Calling all Irish Cream lovers! Attend this incredible Irish Cream tasting session by Mike Edwards of Five Farms.

• The Tasting are Friday August 4th at 4:30 PM and Sunday, August 6th at 4:00 PM.

• Attendance is limited to 30 participants.

Classes will last 45 minutes.
Tasting will be held in the Travel & Tour Building on 4th Street.

• This workshop includes a complementary Iowa Irish Fest branded whiskey glass and you must be at least 21 to attend.

Click here to purchase your workshop tickets.

A reminder that the purchase of this workshop does NOT include your admission to the Iowa Irish.

Introduction to Cedar Ridge Whiskey

“Introduction to Iowa’s Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery” with Murphy Quint, Head Distiller, will discuss the history of Cedar Ridge and how they became the number one bourbon in Iowa.