The Bergen Irish Pipe Band competes in the Drum Major Competition on Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival. The festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance, has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The Bergen Irish Pipe Band competes in the Drum Major Competition on Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival. The festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance, has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Parker Lewis of Gettysburg looks at kilts to buy Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance. The festival has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field, since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The Saint Columcille Sean McGonigal Memorial Pipe Band warms up before the Drum Major Competition on Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival. The festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance, has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The Siren City Pipe Band competes in the Drum Major Competition on Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival. The festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance, has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

The Siren City Pipe Band competes in the Drum Major Competition on Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival. The festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance, has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The John Bryan Band performs Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during The Celtic Classic festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance. The festival has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
The John Bryan Band performs Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during The Celtic Classic festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance. The festival has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

The John Bryan Band performs Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during The Celtic Classic festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance. The festival has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A Lehigh Valley Irish shirt is for sale at Donegal Square’s vendor tent Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance. The festival has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field, since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Alicyn Stewart and Evan, 5, both of Downingtown enjoy the festivities Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival. The festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance, has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

People enjoy the food, sights and sounds Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance. The festival has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field, since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People enjoy the food, sights and sounds Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance. The festival has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field, since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People enjoy the food, sights and sounds Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance. The festival has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field, since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

People enjoy the food, sights and sounds Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance. The festival has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field, since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People enjoy the food, sights and sounds Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance. The festival has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field, since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
People enjoy the food, sights and sounds Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the Celtic Classic festival, hosted by the Celtic Cultural Alliance. The festival has been held annually at Bethlehem’s Highland Field, since 1988 and draws around 180,000 visitors to the city for celebrations of Celtic culture including pipe band competitions, Celtic performers and a marketplace of Celtic merchandise. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

The Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival

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