Join in a celebration of Celtic culture and heritage at Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival in downtown Bethlehem.
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Enjoy five stages of continuous entertainment featuring international, national, and regional Celtic artists, pipe bands, Irish dancers, a diverse marketplace of authentic Celtic merchandise and collectibles, and more.
And don't miss the U.S. National Highland Games Championship, showcasing amazing feats of strength and endurance.
Experience five stages of continuous entertainment featuring international, national and regional artists.
Watch the top professional Highland athletes from across the U.S. compete at Celtic Classic in Bethlehem, Pa. Only the top 10 point earners in the country qualify to compete at the Celtic Classic for the U.S. Champion title.
These competitors will perform feats of strength, speed, agility and skill, once commonplace during fairs, clan gatherings, festivals, and hunts in medieval Scotland. The games include lifting of heavy stone, throwing the hammer, and tossing of the caber.
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One of the highlights of the festival is the Tartan Parade. Get there early to reserve a good spot.
Saturday – September 27th, 2025
Steps off at 11:30 am from City Hall – See full route below
Ends on Highland Field followed by Opening Ceremonies
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Admission to the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival is free. Festival hours for 2025 are TBA.