2024 Celtic Classic Festival Information

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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.

The Celtic Classic takes place on the streets of Historic Downtown Bethlehem.  Because of this vehicle access and on street parking is limited.  Please see our shuttle and parking information.

Five stages of continuous entertainment featuring international, national and regional artists.

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.

Admission

FREE. The Celtic Classic is presented without an admission fee.

Attendance

The Celtic Classic historically attracts over 200,000 visitors to downtown Historic Bethlehem. Bethlehem is located at the junction of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, in the Lehigh Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Residents of the Lehigh Valley comprise approximately forty percent (40%) of the patrons, while the remaining sixty percent (60%) are visitors from areas throughout the United States and abroad.

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. Our new 21 and over selection is:

  • Guinness
  • Miller Lite
  • Smithwicks
  • Harp
  • Magner’s Irish Cider
  • Smirnoff Ice products
  • Lone River Ranch Water Seltzer
  • The Famous Grouse 
  • Baileys Irish Cream
  • Teeling Irish Whiskey
  • Coca-Cola products

First Aid and Emergency

First Aid Locations: Grand Courtyard on Spring St (See map). Provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network. First Aid treatment available only. If additional treatment is necessary, an ambulance will transport you to the hospital and charges will be made by the appropriate hospital and ambulance service. First Aid station is staffed and sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Festival Rules and Regulations

  1. No animals, with the exception of service animals, are permitted on the grounds.
  2. 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.
  3. No vendors may set up their wares, except for those already contracted by Celtic Cultural Alliance.
  4. Busking is permitted in designated area only in Celtic Heritage Hollow.
  5. No performers may entertain on festival grounds, except for those already contracted by Celtic Cultural Alliance.
  6. 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.
  7. All bicycles must be walked through the grounds. Skateboards and roller blades are not permitted.
  8. Do not swim or wade in the creek, canal or river.
  9. Amplified music not produced by Celtic Cultural Alliance is not permitted (ie. MP3 players, smart phones etc.).
  10. Do not smoke or vape in prohibited areas. No drugs or illegal activities will be tolerated at the festival.
  11. Food and Beverage not purchased on festival grounds are absolutely prohibited. No coolers or picnic baskets are allowed.
  12. 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.
  13. Celtic Cultural Alliance follows regulations established by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Proper ID must be presented upon request.