BETHLEHEM, Pa - The 37th annual Celtic Classic starts today and is taking place on the streets of Historic Downtown Bethlehem.
Celtic Classic is the largest free Celtic festival in North America and runs from Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29, 2024.
It features five stages of continuous entertainment featuring international, national, and regional artists and attracts over 200,000 visitors to downtown Historic Bethlehem.
PHOTO - Celtic Classic - via Facebook
Celtic Cultural Alliance, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Celtic heritage through education, musical presentations, and traditional competitions in athletics, piping and dance.
Five Stages of Entertainment:
The Celtic Classic Invitational Pipe Band Competition
The “Showing of the Tartan” Parade (parade route) Kicks off at 11:30am on Saturday
The 25th Annual Celtic Classic Fiddle Competition
A diverse marketplace of Celtic merchandise and collectibles
Hours
The Celtic Classic Hours are:
Friday – 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday – 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday – 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Access/Special Needs
The Celtic Classic grounds are wheelchair-accessible. However, due to the large size and natural terrain, it can be difficult to navigate the grounds with a wheelchair. You must have a State-issued placard to park in the limited street handicapped reserved parking spaces. Handicapped parking is available on Conestoga Street and Lehigh Street. Handicapped accessible restrooms are found at all restroom locations.
Beverages
Can be purchased at: the Grand Courtyard, Highland Field, and The Glen. Available: Coca-Cola Products, Bottled Water, Coffee & Hot Chocolate from Food Vendors. Wines, Malt Beverage & Beer at Beer Tents.
Their new 21 and over selection is:
Guinness
Miller Lite
Smithwicks
Harp
Magner’s Irish Cider
Smirnoff Ice products
Captain Morgan Sliced Up
The Famous Grouse
Baileys Irish Cream
Teeling Irish Whiskey
Coca-Cola products
Festival Rules and Regulations
No animals, with the exception of service animals, are permitted on the grounds.
No vehicles may park in unauthorized parking areas. Visitors may be towed away at the owner’s expense, without notice. Please use the parking facilities.
No vendors may set up their wares, except for those already contracted by Celtic Cultural Alliance.
Busking is permitted in designated area only in Celtic Heritage Hollow.
No performers may entertain on festival grounds, except for those already contracted by Celtic Cultural Alliance.
No printed materials, including political material aimed at any person or party, may be distributed during the festival without prior approval by the Celtic Cultural Alliance Board of Directors.
All bicycles must be walked through the grounds. Skateboards and roller blades are not permitted.
Do not swim or wade in the creek, canal or river.
Amplified music not produced by Celtic Cultural Alliance is not permitted (ie. MP3 players, smart phones etc.).
Do not smoke or vape in prohibited areas. No drugs or illegal activities will be tolerated at the festival.
Food and Beverage not purchased on festival grounds are absolutely prohibited. No coolers or picnic baskets are allowed.
Do not carry alcoholic beverages outside of the areas where these beverages are served. It is against state law to do so and you will be stopped.
Celtic Cultural Alliance follows regulations established by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Proper ID must be presented upon request.
More information can be found here.
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