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Mother and daughter, Christine and Lindsey, have made it a tradition to come to Musikfest every year. Christine loves the food and music, and Lindsay shares how Musikfest helped her discover a love and interest in history and Bethlehem's storied...

Jessie has been coming to Musikfest since it first started. She loves how Musikfest brings the community together and highlights Bethlehem’s history. Her word to describe Musikfest is PHENOMENAL.

Tony comes to Musikfest with his sister and walk throughout the festival each year. His one word to best describe Musikfest is OVERWHELMING.

Luanne and Wade first met and fell in love at Musikfesf in 1992. Musikfest is what brought them together and has changed their lives for the better. Their one word to best describe Musikfest is ROMANCE.

Married couple Christina and Cory love Bethlehem and Musikfest! Their one word to describe Musikfest is HOME.

This is the second part of the interview with Jeff Parks. Jeff came up with the idea of Musikfest, and is serves as the Executive Director of the ArtsQuest Foundation. The word Jeff chose to best describe Musikfest is COMMUNITY.

Robert is from Nazareth, PA and has been coming to Musikfest for 20 years. He now brings his dog Buffy, who is a therapy dog, to enjoy the festival. His word to describe Musikfest is BUSY.

Mario and Donna are a married couple who performed at the first Musikfest in 1984. Their word to best describe Musikfest is COMMUNITY.

Mike and Kaitlyn have been living in Bethlehem for 2 years. Their one word(s) to best describe Musikfest is LOVE and UNEXPECTED.

In the midst of the pandemic my family has been blessed with new life. I spoke with my Aunt Jewel about the experience of becoming a great-grandma during the outbreak. I thought I knew my aunt pretty well but this...

This is Jeremy’s first time at Musikfest. He loves how the festival brings together people of all backgrounds. His word to describe Musikfest is COMMUNITY.

Married couple MaryLou and Ted are a married couple who grew up in the area. Their one word(s) are MUSIC and COMPLEXITY.

David fell in love with Musikfest when he first came 8 years ago with his wife. The one word he chose to best describe Musikfest is CREATIVE-COMMUNITY.

Bill is a vendor at Musikfest who sells recycled metal art and loves hearing all the different kinds of music. His word to describe Musikfest is HOT.

Donald has been coming to Musikfest for 26 years. He loves the atmosphere and how people come together to have a good time and listen to music. His word to describe Musikfest is PEACEFUL.

Jane is a musician who appreciates local artists and performers at Musikest. Her one word is TALENT.

Barry has been coming to Musikfest since it started in 1984 and was there to see the first beer being poured. The word he chose to describe Musikfest is AWESOME.

Karen enjoys coming to Musikfest, and loves hearing the variety of free music! Her one word is HOSPITALITY.

David has been attending Muskfest since it first began in 1984 when he was fresh out of college! David's word that he chose to best describe Musikfest is VOLUNTEERISM.

Bryant's favorite memory is coming to Musikfest every year and trying the "Crazy Stupid Hot Sauce" at the hot sauce stand. Dania says her favorite memory so far is seeing the Group Love concert this year. Their words to describe...

Christian Murgia is a Visitor Center employee at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS). "[Musikfests] brings outsiders to the area as well, they are more inclined to see the sites around the city...". The word that Christian chose to best...

Married couple Louis and Darlene are ArtsQuest members who are devoted Musikfest goers. Their one word is UNIQUE.

Ben Fortunado Marcune is an artist who has painted many paintings of Musikfest since 1984. His one word to describe Musikfest is PEOPLE-FRIENDLY.

Sue shares how Musikfest is a great place to connect with performers from around the world. The word she chose to describe Musikfest is FUN.

Juttana "Moo" Rimreartwate (57) talks to his New York State Assemblymember Steven Raga [no age given] about the Little Thailand community in Queens. They talk about getting to know each other, the goals they have for their work, and their...