HBMS Musikfest Activities

Don’t forget to get your Musikfest Mugs!

Get ready for Musikfest by purchasing your mug now at the Schropp Shoppe on Main Street!

During the festival we will have Musikfest souvenir mugs available at the Luckenbach Mill, as well as, in the Schropp Shoppe on Main Street.

The Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe will be open Monday-Thursday 10 AM – 7 PM and Friday-Sunday 10 AM – 9 PM.

Basket Bonanza

During Musikfest, stop by the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe and any item in our Schropp Shoppe basket is only $5!

Tours

Love, Lust, & Marriage Tour

Leaves from the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem at 66 W. Church Street
August 2nd and 9th at 1 p.m.
This walking tour, which starts out in the Gemeinhaus — the oldest building in Bethlehem — gives guests an intimate look into what love courtship and marriage were like in early Moravian Bethlehem.

Heart & Soul: Music in Moravian Bethlehem Walking Tour

Leaves from the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem at 66 W. Church Street
August 3 -4th and 10th-11th at 1 p.m.
Bethlehem’s musical identity was in place long before the start of Musikfest. Explore the musical city with a certified, costumed guide. Step inside and find out about the tradition of polyglot singing (singing in multiple languages simultaneously) or hear the sounds of instruments rarely played today, such as the serpentine or the krumhorn as you explore the very places early Moravians sang and played in!

Historic Pub Walking Tour

NOTE: The Pub tour for August 9 has been cancelled due to the weather.

Leaves from 501 Main Street
August 2-4th and 9-11th at 3 p.m.
This guided tour of Bethlehem Brewing history answers questions like: How did people order beer during prohibition? What did John Adams drink when he visited Bethlehem? What are the connections between early brewing and the early Moravians?

Historic Bethlehem Heritage Trail

Around Bethlehem’s Historic District
Hike, run, or bike the trail with our audio companion
Available 24/7
Six links, 80 stations, and three centuries of incredible history. Experience Bethlehem like never before: On your own time and at your own pace, right on your phone. Walk, run, or bike through three centuries of Bethlehem history. Features along the trail include two National Historic Landmarks, the newly designated Historic Moravian Bethlehem National Historic Landmark District, Victorian era homes, and Bethlehem Steel buildings.

1762 Waterworks

NOTE: The Waterworks will be closed on August 9 due to the weather.

Located within the Colonial Industrial Quarter

August 2 -11th

Open Thursday – Sunday from 12pm-5pm for tours

The 1762 Waterworks, recognized as a National Historic Landmark, Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, and an American Water Landmark, was the first pumped municipal water system in America.

Events

Luckenbach Mill Pop-Up Shop

NOTE: The Mill pop-up shop is closed due to weather.

August 2 – 11th

Monday-Thursday, 12-5 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 12-7 p.m.

Cool off while you shop! Commemorate your Musikfest experience with great souvenirs at our store!

Lehigh Art Alliance Exhibition

Luckenbach Mill Second Floor

August 2-11th

Monday-Thursday 12-4 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 12-6 p.m.

At the Lehigh Art Alliance Juried Exhibition, you’ll enjoy a variety of original two – and three dimensional works of art from regional artists – all available for purchase. Don’t miss the live art demos. (Donations encouraged)

Goundie Garden Retro Dance Party

Garden Party UPDATE

Due to the weather for August 9, the Goundie Garden Party will be hosted at Bonn Place Brewing with the Nite Liters LLC and special guest DJs spinning vinyl from 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM. All monies raised will support Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites.

Goundie Garden located behind the Goundie House at 501 Main St.

Aug. 2nd and 9th at 6-10 p.m.

Get your groove on at the retro Goundie Garden Dance Party! Nite Liters LLC and Soul Latineers partner with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites to bring back the popular 70s style garden party with vinyl record spinning, a lounge area, and vendors. A great way to unwind and relax, right in the heart of bustling Main Street. (Donations encouraged)

Colonial Craft Demonstrations

NOTE: All demonstrations for August 9, have been cancelled due to the weather.

Experience what life was like for Colonial Craftsmen by attending live demonstrations from contemporary, master artists! Throughout the Colonial Industrial Quarter, contemporary craftsmen will showcase the creation of a variety of products and wares that were important to the Moravian community, allowing visitors to get a glimpse into colonial life! (Donations encouraged)

Monica Beaky – Sewing and Textiles

Luckenbach Mill – First floor

Saturday, August 3 – Monday, August 5 | Thursday, August 8 – Sunday, August 11

1 pm – 6 pm

Michael Broley – Woodworking

1762 Waterworks – Second floor

Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4 | Thursday, August 8 – Sunday, August 11

12 pm – 5 pm

Blacksmithing

1750 Smithy

Friday, August 2 – Wednesday, August 7 | Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11

Friday – Sunday, 12 pm – 7 pm | Monday – Wednesday, 12 pm – 5 pm

Musikfest Shuttle

New this year! There is transportation to and from the festival (with stops throughout the festival) through LANTA. In addition to this offering, there are satellite parking lots with shuttles to the festival as well. For more information on parking and pricing for the satellite parking lots please visit musikfest.org.