It is unusual. The NJ one from my understanding is a local festival even though it is older. the Celtic Classic by comparison is huge! It has the full backing of the town and along with other festivals Bethlehem hosts it has become a huge business for the area. I'm lucky that my wife and I will be staying in town but many of the areas hotels are booked up.

The Celtic Classic has done a wonderful job blending the best of the Celtic cultures into the fair. Of course it also has a ton of money so that helps attract some of the best entertainers, pipe bands and Highland athletes.