The 38th 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.

- The Celtic Classic Invitational Pipe Band Competition
- US National Highland Athletic Championships
- The “Showing of the Tartan” Parade (parade route) Kicks off at 11:30am on Saturday
- Haggis Competition
- The 28th Annual Celtic Classic Fiddle Competition
- A diverse marketplace of Celtic merchandise and collectibles
- Cultural Children’s Activity Area

Schedule:

Don’t miss a single moment on Friday as we kick-off the festival

Highland Field

4:00 PM: VIP Reception
5:15 PM: Haggis Bowl 2025
5:45 PM: Challenge Caber
6:30 PM: Wayside Farm Border Collies

Grand Pavilion

4:30 PM: Killen & Clark
6:00 PM : Cassie & Maggie
7:30 PM: Glengarry Bhoys
9:00 PM: The Prodigals

Tavern in the Glen

4:30 PM: Blackwater
6:00 PM: Rogue Diplomats
7:15 PM : O’Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance
8:30 PM: Seamus Kennedy

Ice House

5:00 PM: O’Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance
6:15 PM: Seamus Kennedy
7:30 PM: Gerry Timlin
9:00 PM: No Irish Need Apply

Celtic Cross Intersection

6:45 PM : Celtic United Pipe Band performance