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Bethlehem, PA – April 10, 2023 – Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) is pleased to announce their upcoming event: “All About Mead”, in partnership with Colony Meadery (https://www.colonymeadery.com/). Colony Meadery is an award-winning mead maker with locations in Bethlehem and Easton.
This unique event will educate participants on the long history of mead, and give them an opportunity to see how mead is produced. Of course, there will also be an opportunity to taste mead.
Mead, which is made from fermented honey, was much loved by Celtic tribes and Viking warriors. But, over the last few centuries it has largely disappeared with beer, wine and whisky knocking it off its pedestal.
Executive Director, Jayne Ann Recker states “It is important to CCA to partner with local businesses and when you have one that is connected to Celtic history, plans fall in place quickly. Our patrons enjoy learning about cultural traditions and how things came to be. To be able to do that and promote a Lehigh Valley business is beneficial to everyone.”
All of this will take place at Colony Meadery’s production facility in Easton on June 6th. Colony Meadery will provide 5 samples of their products for ticket holders to taste.
There is a limited number of tickets available and anyone interested is encouraged to purchase early. CCA predicts a quick sellout. A discount is available for CCA Members. Tickets and event details can be found at: https://celticfest.org/mead/ .
The CCA is gearing up for the 36th presentation of the Celtic Classic September 22nd – September 24th, and will begin making major announcements this month, including the performer lineup.
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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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 Celtic Festivals in North America. Annually, over 200,000 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.
Find Us On Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @CelticClassic.
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/
