Highland Games Performers
The Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) is excited to announce the performer line up for the 2023 Celtic Classic happening September 22nd – 24th. Five stages of world-renowned Celtic entertainers will fill downtown Bethlehem with the sounds of tin whistles, fiddles and of course bagpipes!
There are many new names this year coming from Isle of Man, Scotland, Ireland and Texas. Being introduced for the first time will be: Mec Lir (Isle of Man), On the Lash (Ireland), Heron Valley (Scotland) and Jiggernaut (Texas). These bands range from traditional to Celtic rock and fusion. They will keep toes tapping and inspire a jig or
two. Local favorites Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van Wyck return with their Celtic repertoire along with Piper’s Request and Blackwater.
Tempest makes a grand return bringing a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy folk rock, fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads and Norwegian influences with other world music.
Rounding out the line up are crowd favorites Kilmaine Saints, Cassie & Maggie MacDonald, Glengarry Bhoys and Gerry Timlin. Gerry is making his 36th appearance, having never missed a Celtic Classic since the first year! The full lineup with bios can be found here: https://celticfest.org/post-grids/entertainment/
“There will be surprises every minute of the 2 1⁄2 day weekend and it will be filled with Celtic presentations ranging from dance and music to traditional competitions, lectures, food & shopping.” Says Jayne Ann Recker, Executive Director of the Celtic Cultural Alliance. "With the outstanding support we've received from the community and from our sponsors, this year's festival is poised to be one of our largest celebrations of Celtic heritage while still remaining a free, family-friendly event."
The CCA is gearing up for the 36th presentation of the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival, September 22nd – September 24th, and will continue making major announcements throughout the summer.
For more information on the Celtic Classic and other CCA events, visit: www.celticfest.org or contact info@celticfest.org.
The 36th Annual Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival runs from Friday, September 22nd through Sunday, September 24th, 2023, in Historic Downtown Bethlehem. For up-to-the-minute information and updates, follow Celtic Classic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@CelticClassic).
For more information on the Celtic Classic, directions, volunteering opportunities, the weekend’s schedule, and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org.
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