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PA Highland Games
Just looked up the Ligonier Highland Games schedule as well as the Celtic Classic in Bethleham...
Is anyone else bummed that they're the same weekend (Sept 25-27)? Realistically, I can only attend one of them 
http://www.ligonierhighlandgames.org
http://www.celticfest.org
What are some other ones nearby this summer/fall? (PA, OH, MD, NJ)?
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Jersey Shore Celtic Festival 11 Jul 2015
http://www.jerseyshorecelticfestival.com/
Not sure how it is.
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Thanks for the info.
I am partial to the Ligonier games because a) it's closer, and b) CMU has a pavilion there, and serve us all you can eat breakfast and lunch when we buy tickets through them. It's always nice to interact with people from my alma mater.
But I've also heard good things about the Celtic Fest in Bethleham, and that it's a much bigger (better?) highland games than Ligonier...
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11th July 15, 07:34 AM
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Celtic Classic in Bethlehem is an absolute hoot! Music, food, drink, pipe band competitions, world class heavy athletics, vendors (including our own USAK) all in a downtown city park. Michele and I stay at a hotel in walking distance and spend the weekend. Highly recommended. AND it's free!
Last edited by Geoff Withnell; 11th July 15 at 07:36 AM.
Geoff Withnell
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11th July 15, 01:18 PM
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I live here in Bethlehem. I've been told by people its the greatest FREE event ever. I just know that I will never miss it.
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11th July 15, 04:43 PM
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 Originally Posted by Geoff Withnell
Celtic Classic in Bethlehem is an absolute hoot! Music, food, drink, pipe band competitions, world class heavy athletics, vendors (including our own USAK) all in a downtown city park. Michele and I stay at a hotel in walking distance and spend the weekend. Highly recommended. AND it's free!
I agree, George. I went in 2012 and it was a blast. The only shortfall was there were only 4 or 5 clan tents. The athletics, wiskey tasting (no whisky), and music were great.
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11th July 15, 07:21 PM
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I agree with Geoff and Jack, the Celtic Classic is well worth going to. Susan and I went last year and really enjoyed it; one of the best we have ever been to. Here's a link to the pictures I took of last years event - http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ehem-pa-85994/
The Celtic Classic hosts sanctioned Highland Games and, Pipe Band and Highland Dance competitions.
If you are near by, don't miss it and wear your X Marks dandelion.
Nile
Simon Fraser fought as MacShimidh, a Highland chief… wrapped and belted in a plaid over the top of his linen shirt, like his ordinary kinsmen. He put a bonnet on his head, and stuck the Fraser emblem, a sprig of yew, in it. With the battle cry, A'Chaisteal Dhunaidh and the scream of the pipes, they charged to battle. "The Last Highlander" Sara Fraser
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