Mugshots: Jeremy

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.

Mugshots: Jessie

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.

Mugshots: Larry

Larry is a 15 year volunteer of Musikfest and says his fellow volunteers have become family. His word to describe Musikfest is FUN.

Mugshots: Sue

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.

Mugshots: Charlie

Charlie talks about how Musikfest brings people from all over the United States to Bethlehem. His word to describe Musikfest is AWESOME.

Mugshots: Luanne and Wade Stoneback

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.

Mugshots: Barry

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.

Mugshots: Thomas

Thomas enjoys Musikfest staple- Aww Shucks corn but he'd love to see the festival reflect more of Bethlehem's culture and history. The word he used to describe Musikfest is EXTRAVAGANT.

Mugshots: Tom

Tom talks about coming to the very first Musikfest. His word to describe Musikfest is DIVERSITY.

Mugshots: Ron and Nancy Semanick

Ron and Nancy are a married couple, Moravian alumni, and have been attending every Musikfest since 1984. Their one word to best describe Musikfest is FEST-TASTIC.

Mugshots: David Winston

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.

Mugshots: Nick

Nick speaks about being a volunteer for 26 years and the diverse set of jobs he has had over the years. His word to describe Musikfest is FANTASTIC.

Mugshots: David Yanoshik

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.

Great Depression Interview

I believe I recorded this between 1988 and 1990 with my Great Aunt Helen Forer (78 or 79) who was born in 1911 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. I did this as part of a 5th or 6th grade school project.

Mugshots: Alex

Alex talks about how she came to Musikfest for the first time when she was in kindergarten. She also highlights that it's a great place to come with her family and she's started a Musikfest mug collection. She chose the...

Mugshots: Jim & Carol Doll

Jim and Carol have been coming to Musikfest since it started and remember listening to singers like Chubbie Checkers for free. They describe Musikfest as GOOD and WONDERFUL.

Mugshots: Sharon and Craig

Sharona and Craig say they came to Musikfest because friends told them about this band performing (A John Lennon cover band) and have been coming ever since. They love the diversity of the music and the atmosphere of Musikfest. Their...

Mugshots: Nanette and Bobby

Nanette and Bobby moved to Bethlehem 9 years ago because of Musikfest. They remember seeing great music groups as well as how easily Musikfest can flood. Their word to describe Musikfest is ENERGY.