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Musikfest

grandma r — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 21:50:54 GMT

Today marks the start of Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pa. Lots of fun, food, and music thru 8/13/17!!!! Many of the music venues are free!!! The food is awesome!!!

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Carmie — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 22:13:49 GMT

Enjoy if you can visit. This is an awesome festival. We always stay at the Sayre Mansion. The music and food is wonderful.

it's a great place that has something for everyone. I wish I was going this year.

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smb3 — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 23:47:25 GMT

It's not too far from where I live but I've never been to it. Hope to someday! Enjoy if you go, should be nice weather next several days.

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SXMGirl — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 00:12:49 GMT

Opening with Carlos Santana--can't beat that!

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newjerseygirl — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 01:18:12 GMT

@SXMGirl @grandma r @smb3 @Carmie

I live in Central NJ, but 2 of my sons went to Lehigh. One son stayed in the Lehigh Valley after he graduated.

He goes to Musikfest every year and says that it is really good.

I have never been to Musikfest, but maybe I should go one year.

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grandma r — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 00:40:30 GMT

Chicago is the headliner tonight!!!

The festival has really expanded over the past few years. It has extended into the Steel Stacks area (part of the original Bethlem Steel). Our local cable company carries some events live every day.

Staying at Sayre Mansion Inn must be wonderful!!!! Beautiful setting!

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Lucky Charm — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 03:07:27 GMT

I saw the commercial on a Philly station, but don't know anything about it. Don't even know where Bethlehem is. Well, I know where one Bethlehem is....lol.

They're playing Jethro Tull during the commercial. Does that mean Tull is playing at the Musikfest? Saw them about 7 times, back in the day.

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grandma r — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 20:43:30 GMT

Not sure of the line up. Go to Musikfest.com and you can get all of the info.

Bethlehem is part of the Lehigh Valley, not as far as the Poconos. From the Philadelphia area it's pretty easy to get to. Takes about an hour. Parking is really the only issue, however, there are various places listed to park and a shuttle bus takes you right to the venue.

Main St in Bethlehem, in the historic district, is only open to foot traffic. Add'l side streets around there have lots to do. Plus, they have extended to the Steel Stacks area for add'l food, crafts, music, etc, as well as the main stage.

Basically, it is a large street festival that started as an ethnic event. In years past, it was mostly polka music. Now, there are all sorts of bands playing everyday throughout the day at various places. So far, the weather has cooperated; everything is outside.

We don't get there too often. My husband prefers to sit at home and watch on TV. We go in the afternoons before it gets to crowded and we can be home before dark. Just because that's how it goes at our age.

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Shorty2U — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 06:20:45 GMT

Thats not too far from me. My brother always goes. But unfortunately I dont because i can no longer hike it w my back. So I dont trust getting tickets because my back is undependable. But Id love to go. I could spend the entire week there. I love music. I hope you enjoy it. I saw this year they have Chicago and Santana among many more.

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smb3 — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:47:26 GMT

Yes, Jethro Tull is there on Aug. 13th. They said most of the concerts sold out ahead of time though.

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grandma r — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 21:29:57 GMT

Tickets do sell out quickly for the headliners. However, all of the concerts are outside. You may still be able to hear your favorite.

There are various musical acts at the various Platz locations all around Bethlehem. Celtic, Polka, Oldies, Tropical, Pop, etc. Music is everywhere!

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abbeythe 8th — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 19:30:39 GMT

We've attended several times and have always enjoyed ourselves.