The 2020 Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival that had been scheduled for September will not occur, due to the coronavirus pandemic, said Executive Director of Celtic Cultural Alliance Jayne Ann Recker.

“Although we have been cautiously preparing for the 2020 Celtic Classic, keeping our volunteers, the thousands of patrons who are local and out of state, our performers, and our community safe and healthy was the first priority in our decision-making during these unprecedented times,” explains Recker, “Meanwhile, we strongly feel it is important to keep our Celtic connections and promote the Celtic culture throughout the year, so we are continuing to plan cultural programs and events on a smaller scale that follow the local and state guidelines and health and safety regulations.”

The Celtic Classic, known as the largest free Celtic festival in North America, hosts the U.S. National Highland Games Championship, world class performers, grade 3 and grade 4 pipe band competitions and more.

In addition to Celtic Classic, the Celtic Cultural Alliance supports year-round cultural programming and outreach events to support the mission of promoting and preserving the Celtic culture through arts, music, literature, dance, and history programs. In keeping with the spirit of the next generation, the CCA annually offers scholarships to promising young students of the Celtic Arts. The winners of the 2020 scholarships will be presented in September.

“Our staff, volunteers, performers and athletes are working diligently for our Celtic Comeback 2021 Sept. 24, 25 and 26, and we encourage our patrons to follow us on social media and our website, www.celticfest.org, to keep themselves updated on our events throughout the year,” adds Recker.

For more information on the Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization’s website at www.celticfest.org and follow them on social media on Twitter (@CelticClassic) and Facebook (facebook.com/CelticClassic).

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