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Celtic Fest, Bethlehem, PA


  • 305 Conestoga Street Bethlehem, PA, 18018 United States (map)

The most accessible “Free to attend” event on CBSI's calendar

The 37th Annual Celtic Classic is presented by Celtic Cultural Alliance, 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 continuous entertainment featuring international, national and regional artists.

  • The Celtic Classic Invitational Pipe Band Competition

  • US National Highland Athletic Championships

  • The “Showing of the Tartan” Parade (parade route)
    Kicks off at 11:30

  • Haggis Competition

  • Entertainment from On The Lash, Cassie & Maggie MacDonald, O’Grady Quinlan Irish Dance and more…

  • Celtic Songwriting Contest

  • The 25th Annual Celtic Classic Fiddle Competition

  • A diverse marketplace of Celtic merchandise and collectibles

  • Cultural Children’s Activity Area


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


More info at www.celticfest.org

Clan Buchanan will be supported by Michael Richardson, please contact him with any queries or to lend a hand… Don’tt forget to ask him about his Inauguration experience!


Thinking about traveling to Celtic Fest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania? 

Here is some travel info to aid your planning;

ABE – Allentown, Pa USA International Airport - 11 minutes / 5.7 miles by car (± $20 UBER)

EWR – Newark, NJ USA International Airport - 1 hour 16 minutes / 86 miles by car (± $150 UBER)

PHL – Philadelphia, PA USA International Airport - 1 hour 22 minutes / 66.5 miles by car (± $120 on UBER)

JFK  - John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY USA - 2 hours /108 miles by car (± $390 on UBER)

Train Service from NYC to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station (center city)  https://www.amtrak.com/ 1 Hour 10 Minutes (± $50 to $90 each way)

Earlier Event: September 21
Fresno Highland Gathering & Games
Later Event: September 28
Prescott Highland Games and Celtic Faire