GENERAL INFORMATION: Aug. 4 (6 p.m. opening) to Aug. 14, 2023. Visit musikfest.org for general information. Daily schedules: musikfest.org/lineup/; full calendar: musikfest.org/event/; tickets: musikfest.org/tickets/

SPECIAL STORY EVENT: Sunday, August 6. Storytime with Historic Bethlehem at the Springhouse, Colonial Industrial Quarter under the bridge and behind Hotel Bethlehem. Stories, crafts and fun. No registration needed. Noon to 1 p.m.

LIBRARY HOURS: Main Library, 11 W. Church St. HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 4; closed Aug. 5; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 7 through 11; closed Aug. 12. For information re: hours including time and date changes, information or to speak with staff members, call 610-867-3761 or 610-867-7852 400 or visit bapl.org

SENSORY SUPPORTIVE INCLUSION ZONE of The Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network at NJM Insurance Group Familienplatz. Open during festival hours. Southside: SteelStacks playground. Open noon to 8 p.m. both Saturdays and Sundays of the festival.

The zone provides services, tools and amenities for those with sensory-processing difficulties of all ages and abilities. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 13 and 14 at the SteelStacks playground.

Quiet zone features Silent Sound System headphones playing relaxing music, seating options, weighted lap pads, Moon Mats, sensory toys, mindfulness activities and education and coloring and activity books.

Outside of the dedicated quiet space, There are play-based games and activities including hula hoops and bubbles at all locations plus a misting fan at Southside only.

CREDIT CARDS: Musikfest accepts credit/debit cards at official food and beverage vendors throughout the Historic Moravian District festival grounds. Beverage stations include Coca-Cola booths, beer trucks and festival bars serving mixed drinks.

Cash may be converted into recyclable and reloadable CashCards at several festival locations. The cards are usable during the 10 festival days only on festival grounds. Cash will still be accepted on the SteelStacks campus, Southside Arts District.

HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS AND SITES: For tickets and information, visit historicbethlehem.org/events/musikfest/

Aug. 4-13: 1750 Smithy live blacksmithing event. Donations encouraged. Noon to 5 p.m. Monday -Thursday; noon to 7 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Colonial Industrial Quarter

Lehigh Art Alliance Juried Exhibition. Original two and three dimensional works of art from regional artists; all available for purchase. Live art demos. Donations encouraged. Noon to 4 p.m. Monday -Thursday; noon to 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Luckenbach Mill Second Floor

Kids’ Activities: Experience play silks, puppet making, ribbon painting and early dying techniques. Contribute to the community silk weaving project, Unspun: Stories of Silk. Activities range in cost per activity or purchase an all-activity pass.Noon to 1 p.m. Monday -Thursday; noon to 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Springhouse, Colonial Industrial Quarter.

Aug. 4-6 and 11-13: Rise & Fall of Bethlehem Steel Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m. SteelStacks.

Heart & Soul – Music in Moravian Bethlehem Walking Tour. 1 p.m.Moravian Museum of Bethlehem | 66 W. Church St.

Bethlehem Pub Walking Tour, 3 p.m. 505 Main St.

Aug. 5 and 12: Goundie Garden Party, 6 to 10 p.m. Behind the Goundie House, 501 Main St. Nite Liters LLC partners with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites 70s style garden party with record spinning, lounge area, and break dance performances. Donations encouraged.

INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS/EVENTS: (You must be 21 years old to drink.)

The United States Army, hands-on, interactive demonstrations that include VR systems and simulators. Visit goarmy.com. Wells Fargo Festplatz

Bacardi U.S.A., umbrellas, lawn furniture and lawn games, Plaza Tropical and PNC Stadplatz.

Jack Daniels, beer and specialty cocktails featuring Jack Daniel’s whiskey and other spirits. Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza & Wells Fargo Festplatz

Yuengling beer and acoustic tunes from the Martin Guitar stage, prizes, Musikfest merchandise and guitar sweepstakes; Yuengling Lagerplatz

ZYN Nicotine Pouches offer smoke-free and spit-free satisfaction. WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. Wells Fargo Festplatz T-Mobile, charge up your phone and get in on limited time offers; Wells Fargo Festplatz

Aug. 4-6: Monster Energy Drink sampler new drinks Monster Zero Sugar, Ultra Strawberry Dreams and Rehab Wild Berry Tea; Monster Energy models; create some vinyl spin art with Scratch Academy.

Wawa’s prize wheel spin for Wawa swag / coupons. Plaza Tropical

Aug. 12 & 13: Guardian Zinzenplatz / PNC Stadtplatz (town square), Payrow Plaza. Free performances from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Aug. 13: Highmark Blue Shield Cool Zone. Misting fans, ample seating, phone chargers, and giveaways, First street (Southside)

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