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: 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: Bill

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.

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: 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: John

John talks about seeing Ray Charles at Musikfest and that during the concert it poured, but that only added to the atmosphere of the concert. His word to describe Musikfest is RAINY.

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: 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: Ben Fortunado Marcune

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

Mugshots: Robert and Buffy

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.

Mughsots: Christian Murgia

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...

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: 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: Bryant and Dania

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...

Mugshots: Donald

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.

Mugshots: Jeff Parks interview Part I

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.

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: 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.

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Juttana Rimreartwate and Steven Raga

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...

Auntie-Grandma Jewel (sibling #7)

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...

Mugshots: Tom

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