{"id":117524,"date":"2023-04-13T22:31:45","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T02:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117524"},"modified":"2023-04-13T22:45:51","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T02:45:51","slug":"celtic-cultural-alliance-announces-all-about-mead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117524","title":{"rendered":"Celtic Cultural Alliance Announces \u2018All About Mead\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bethlehem, PA – April 10, 2023<\/strong>\u00a0– Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) is pleased to announce their upcoming event: \u201cAll About Mead\u201d, in partnership with Colony Meadery (https:\/\/www.colonymeadery.com\/<\/a>).\u00a0 Colony Meadery is an award-winning mead maker with locations in Bethlehem and Easton.<\/p>\n

This unique event will educate participants on the long history of mead, and give them an opportunity to see how mead is produced.\u00a0 Of course, there will also be an opportunity to taste mead.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Executive Director, Jayne Ann Recker states \u201cIt 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.\u00a0 Our patrons enjoy learning about cultural traditions and how things came to be.\u00a0 To be able to do that and promote a Lehigh Valley business is beneficial to everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

All of this will take place at Colony Meadery\u2019s production facility in Easton on June 6th.\u00a0 Colony Meadery will provide 5 samples of their products for ticket holders to taste.<\/p>\n

There is a limited number of tickets available and anyone interested is encouraged to purchase early.\u00a0 CCA predicts a quick sellout.\u00a0 A discount is available for CCA Members. Tickets and event details can be found at:\u00a0https:\/\/celticfest.org\/mead\/<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

The CCA is gearing up for the 36th<\/sup>\u00a0presentation of the Celtic Classic September 22nd<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 September 24th<\/sup>, and will begin making major announcements this month, including the performer lineup.<\/p>\n

For more information on the Celtic Classic and other CCA events, visit:\u00a0www.celticfest.org<\/a>\u00a0or contact\u00a0info@celticfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 36th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival runs from Friday, September 22nd<\/sup>\u00a0through Sunday, September 24th,\u00a0<\/sup>2023, in Historic Downtown Bethlehem.\u00a0 For up-to-the-minute information and updates, follow Celtic Classic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@CelticClassic).<\/p>\n

For more information on the Celtic Classic, directions, volunteering opportunities, the weekend\u2019s schedule, and other Celtic Cultural Alliance events, visit the organization\u2019s website\u00a0at\u00a0www.celticfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival, Parade of Shamrocks and Lehigh Valley HopsFest and CCA event logos are trademarks of Celtic Cultural Alliance in the U.S. and\/or other countries.<\/p>\n

\u00a9 2021 Celtic Classic- Highland Games & Festival.<\/p>\n

All Rights Reserved.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

About the Celtic Cultural Alliance<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Columbus Day weekend in 1988, the first Celtic Classic was presented by a small group of individuals.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

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 \u201cNext Generation\u201d, 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Find Us On Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @CelticClassic.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nJayne Ann M. Recker
\nExecutive Director – Celtic Cultural Alliance
\nVice President – Association of Scottish Games & Festivals
\nhttp:\/\/www.celticfest.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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