All along the blocks, music is expected to fill the porches of residents in College Hill, but now that winds are picking up in the sky, there are concerns about whether the event will even happen.

“Tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock we’re going to meet; we’re relying on the Eastern Weather Authority to tell us what is the latest update, and it’s changing all the time,” said Kim Skmetz, Chairperson, College Hill Porchfest Committee.

Skmetz and others in the College Hill community of Easton have spent eight months planning an event that brings just about every genre of music to the porches of residents along the flats of the neighborhood.

She isn’t the only one preparing for a change in weather.

“We take direction from emergency management services in the city and the county; if they feel it’s too dangerous, they give us the call and say it’s time to close for a while,” said Jayne Ann Recker, Executive Director at Celtic Cultural Alliance.

The 39th Annual Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival is this weekend, and it could be a major loss for the Valley economically if it gets cancelled.

“We are very proud of the $1.8 million economic impact we have locally in 2.5 days,” Recker explained, which is also why it’s rain or shine for many. “I’ve been here when we’ve had tornadoes, ya know, it rains in Ireland and Scotland, I’ll be here all three days.”

Jeff Plavier says wind and rain will not stop him or others who have travelled the distance for this event.

“The athletes coming to compete, this is the US National Championship, and they’re coming from as far as California, Arizona, Idaho; they’re hitting the ground right now at different airports,” Recker said.

Volunteers have spent over 1,800 hours preparing for this weekend.

“We are a rain-or-shine event; we like to say it’s like being in Ireland,” said Recker.

Other events, like College Hill Porchfest, will reschedule.

“We plan for that, a rain date from the get-go, but it will take an awful lot of communication,” Skemtz explained.

Their rain check is for next Sunday, and although Garlic Fest in Downtown Easton is happening, Skemtz recommends people do both. As for historic downtown Bethlehem, you will not be able to experience the Celtic Festival highlighting Northwestern European culture if the weather gets bad.

“I would just implore everybody who’s on the fence, you’re gonna have a good time when it’s sunny, but it’s gonna be very memorable if it’s a little rainy and windy,” said Daniel Durantaye, Owner of the Sunflower Trading Company.

There were a lot of events planned around the Lehigh Valley for this weekend.

For a full list of events and cancellations, view the video below: