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Jose likes to do the children's activities with his daughter. His one word to best describe Musikfest is MELTING POT.

Sisters Barbara and Patricia are New Jersey natives who have been coming to Musikfest for a couple of years. Their one word to best describe Musikfest is EXCITING and FANTASTIC.

Matt and Paige love the food, music, and beer at Musikfest. Their one word(s) are GOOD and DELICIOUS.

I interviewed my grandmother who lives in Pennsylvania. She worked as a developmental specialist with special needs babies and toddlers. She gave some life lesson regarding religion and wanting to be remembered as a honest and giving person. I learned...

Terry speaks about how he has come to Musikfest for 20 years and how Musikfest brings in people from all over. The word he chose to describe Musikfest is LOVELY.

Tauheedah talks about how Musikfest is a wonderful way to see and meet people. The word she chose to describe Musikfest is EXCITING.

Tony has been volunteering at Musikfest for 34 years. He met and proposed to his wife at Musikfest, who is also a volunteer. His word to describe Musikfest is AMAZING.

Today I spoke with my Oma, my moms mom about her life in Germany growing up, meeting my grandpa & moving to the United States and the challenges she faced along with some of her best memories of her kids...

Ed Nathan (68) was a corporate trainer for 20+ years but after an accident where his life changed and he lost a limb, he decided to dedicate his life to helping the amputee community. This conversation is with Brian Donnelly...

Denise enjoys coming to Musikfest and seeing great acts, friends, and students. Her word to describe Musikfest is VARIETY.

Christine and Thomas met at Musikfest at the Fetzplatz a few years back, thus changing their lives for the better. Now Christine and Thomas are married and got married on the very first day of Musikfest on August 4, 2017....

Rebekah has been attending Musikfest for approximately 15 years. Her one word to best describe Musikfest is ECLECTIC.

Sharon discovered Musikfest 8 years ago when she moved from New York, and has loved it ever since. Her one word to best describe Musikfest is FUN.

Mother and daughter, Linda and Jennifer, reminisce their memories of Musikfest. Their one word(s) are TRADITION and FAMILY.

Interview with Joanne, a longtime Pennsylvanian resident and a newcomer to Musikfest. Her one word to best describe Musikfest is VARIETY.

Rita loves her town and loves Musikfest. Her one word to best describe Musikfest is FESTIVE.

This is the interview Aidan Schwartz (17) conducted on his grandmother, Carole Schwartz (70). This interview was conducted on November 25, 2021 in the living room of Aidan's parent's house. This interview discusses various topics of Carole's life such as...

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Cheryl speaks about coming to Musikfest for 33 years and shares an interesting story about a cockatoo. Her one word to describe Musikfest is FABULOUS.

Shianne has been collecting interviews this Musikfest as a part of Historic Bethlehem’s “Mugshots” oral history program. She’s enjoyed listening to people’s stories as well as trying the multitude of foods. Her word to describe Musikfest is SURPRISING.

Kim and Chris are a married couple who have been long time volunteers at Musikfest. They both have seen Musikfest expand over the years and enjoy hearing the local musicians. Their words to describe Musikfest are MUSIC and EXPERIENCE.

Musikfest is a great time to gather with new and old friends. The word they chose to describe Musikfest is FANTASTIC.

Carol talks about how Musikfest is interesting in how it displays the arts. She also briefly mentions the flood this year. She describes Muskifest as INTERESTING.

Nicole has been coming to Musikfest since she was little and looks forward to the event every year. Her word to describe Musikfest is DELICIOUS.

Virginia talks and shares her memories of Musikfest. Her one word to best describe the festival is PRIDE.