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Cinder Fest
4
Jul
Date
4 Jul (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Venue
Lost Island Themepark, 2600 E Shaulis Rd
Waterloo, IA, United States
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Cinder Fest is an annual theme park event held at Lost Island Themepark in Waterloo, IA. The festival celebrates the "fire" element of the park's lore and is scheduled to take place on Fridays and Saturdays throughout July 2026.
The festival features several unique activities centered around the fire theme:
If you were looking for a beverage-focused festival, Waterloo also hosts events specifically for cider and sour beer:
Would you like to know about ticket prices for Lost Island or details on the other summer festivals happening in Waterloo?
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Similar "Cider" Festivals in Waterloo
•Lost Island Themepark
•Fire Runner Food Challenge: A specialized food challenge featuring a variety of spicy dishes for guests to test their limits.
•Mura Games: Interactive games held with the "Island residents" (costumed characters) throughout the day.
•Fire Dance Performances: Nightly entertainment featuring fire dance shows every evening during the festival dates.
•Location: Lost Island Themepark, 2600 East Shaulis Road, Waterloo, IA 50701.
•Schedule: Starting Saturday, July 4, 2026, typically beginning at 10:30 AM when the park opens.
•Type: Theme park special event/festival.
•Feelin' Sour? Sour Beer & Cider Festival: This annual event features over 100 liquid offerings from 30+ producers. The 2026 festival is set for Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Riverloop Expo Plaza.
•Cedar Valley Stem & Stein: A large tasting event featuring over 40 vendors of beer, wine, and spirits, often including regional ciders. The 2026 date is Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre.
•RiverLoop Amphitheatre
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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