BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The 39th annual Celtic Classic is set for this weekend in downtown Bethlehem.
Crews are busy preparing for the event, which is expected to draw thousands of people from across the country and beyond.
Organizers say it’s similar to building a “mini city” in downtown Bethlehem.
The final tents are being pitched, the fences are nearly built, and the infrastructure inside of the tents will begin to be placed Wednesday!
The event celebrates the seven Celtic nations.
People from all over the country and across the pond are invited. Organizers expect nearly 200,000 people to attend.
There will be plenty of entertainment, including the U.S. National Highland Games Championships, five stages of world-renowned Celtic live music, and pipe band competitions.
Guests can enjoy an array of food, from traditional Celtic dishes to American classics.
Executive Jayne Ann Recker says she started as a volunteer for the festival in 1993, calling it a family-friendly event, with an even tighter-knit group of dedicated volunteers.
“Some of the volunteers down here have been with us for more than 30 years,” Recker said.
“Yeah, it is truly a family, and we always say there’s a lot of love at the Celtic Classic. We’ve had multiple engagements here. We even had a wedding on the field one year. So yeah, we have a great time. We enjoy being with one another, and we just want more to come and join us.”
The festival will begin Friday at 4 p.m. and will run through Sunday.
