BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Celtic Cultural Alliance, which every year presents the Celtic Classic festival in Bethlehem, has announced its latest event.
All About Mead, which will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about the long history of mead and its production process, will pair the alliance with Colony Meadery, an award-winning mead maker based in Bethlehem and Easton.
- The Celtic Cultural Alliance and Colony Meadery are teaming up for an upcoming event, All About Mead
- Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of mead and see how it's produced, as well as taste five different mead samples provided by Colony Meadery
- The event highlights the importance of partnering with local businesses and promoting cultural traditions
The event will be June 6 at Colony Meadery's Easton production facility.
Ticket holders will have the opportunity to taste five different mead samples provided by Colony Meadery.
Tickets, at $25 and $20 for alliance members, are limited and expected to sell out quickly, the alliance said.
Event details and ticket purchases can be found on the CCA website.
Made from honey, loved by Celts and Vikings
Mead, a fermented beverage made from honey, was a beloved drink among Celtic tribes and Viking warriors.
However, it has largely disappeared over the past few centuries, with beer, wine and whisky taking its place.
"To be able to do that and promote a Lehigh Valley business is beneficial to everyone."
Celtic Cultural Alliance Executive Director Jayne Ann Recker
Celtic Alliance Executive Director Jayne Ann Recker emphasized the importance of partnering with local businesses and promoting cultural traditions.
"To be able to do that and promote a Lehigh Valley business is beneficial to everyone," Recker said.
The Alliance also is gearing up for its 36th presentation of the Celtic Classic, set for Sept. 22-24.
Major announcements, including the performer lineup, are expected to be made this month.