Celtic Classic Scottish Shortbread Contest

CELEBRATE 35 YEARS OF THE LARGEST FREE CELTIC FESTIVAL IN NORTH AMERICA

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania — Do you have a favorite recipe for Scottish shortbread? Enter the Celtic Classic Scottish Shortbread Contest to win a blue ribbon, prizes and bragging-rights on September 24, 2022, at Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival in Bethlehem.

Open to amateur bakers and sponsored by King Arthur Flour, the Scottish Shortbread contest has no fee to enter. The top three contestants in the adult category will be awarded gift certificates in the amounts of $75, $50, and $25, respectively, to Kingarthurflour.com. The top three youth under 18 will be awarded prizes a $40 gift certificate, $25 gift certificate, and a King Arthur tote bag (respectively.) Deadline to receive registrations is September 1^st, 2022.

The shortbread will be scored based on taste, overall appearance, creativity and texture by three judges to be announced at a later time.

For more information about the Scottish Shortbread contest or to download the registration form, visit https://www.celticfest.org/shortbread-baking-contest/

Celtic Classic runs from Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25, 2022, in downtown historic Bethlehem. For more information, directions, volunteering opportunities and the weekend’s schedule, log on to www.celticfest.org. For up-to-the-minute information and updates, follow Celtic Classic on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter (@CelticClassic).

Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival, Parade of Shamrocks and CCA event logos are trademarks of Celtic Cultural Alliance in the U.S. and/or other countries.

About the Celtic Cultural Alliance

On Columbus Day weekend in 1988, the first Celtic Classic was presented by a small group of individuals. The goal of this dedicated group was to create an event that symbolized the Celtic spirit and history, and to provide the impetus for an organization that focused on promoting the Celtic culture. This group has now evolved into Celtic Cultural Alliance to better communicate the overall goals of the organization.

The CCA has expanded with year-round programming to support the mission of promoting and preserving Celtic Culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs. In keeping with the spirit of “Next Generation”, the CCA also offers scholarships to promising young students of the Celtic Arts. These yearly scholarships are offered to students of the arts, including Irish Step Dance, Highland Dance, Fiddle, and Bagpipes.

The Celtic Classic has blossomed into one of the largest Highland Games and Festival in North America. Annually, over 250,000 visitors come to Historic Bethlehem to join in this celebration of all things Celtic. The organization has expanded into year-round programs. Our educational programming has expanded to include community outreach events in area school districts, religious institutions, local theaters and colleges throughout the Lehigh Valley. A series of scholarships are awarded each year in varied areas of Celtic culture.

Information provided to TVL by:
Jayne Ann M. Recker
Executive Director – Celtic Cultural Alliance
Vice President – Association of Scottish Games & Festivals
http://www.celticfest.org/