PRESS PHOTOS BY DANA GRUBB Toasting each other, friends Ashley Mitch from Bethlehem and Adriene Wanko from Nazareth enjoy the Musikfest experience Aug. 8. They said that they enjoy being outside to eat and drink, and listen to the live music. Photos continue on page A4.

Bethlehem- based Dan Mies entertains at the Hotel Bethlehem Platz Aug. 6.

Joe Hunter from Bethlehem and his pal Clyde, a 10-year-old Ciaque, visit Musikfest morning and night.

Musikfest security is very noticeable as patrolman Cole George, lieutenant Eric Waldeck and deputy chief Scott Meixell keep their eyes on the crowd Aug. 8 at SteelStacks.

Lehigh Valley native Aiden Bloomfield performs on the community stage at Air Products Town Square on a pleasant Tuesday evening.

Glass-blowing students Ellen and Liam punk and transfer a piece created at ArtsQuest's hot glass experience at SteelStacks.

Singer guitarist Sav Buist from the band Accidentals performs at Americaplatz on the Levitt Pavilion stage.

Friends Jeff Po from Whitehall and Alyssa Leonard from Catasauqua brought 14-week-old Turbo to the first of what they hope will be many Musikfests.