The first day of Musikfest went off without a hitch with attendees being treated to performances by headliner Russell Dickerson and opening performances by Blake Proehl and Bethlehem native Lilly Moss.

People walk through Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)People walk through Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Mugs are stacked on shelves at the Musikfest merchandise tent on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Mugs are stacked on shelves at the Musikfest merchandise tent on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

People walk through Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)People walk through Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
People cook using woks inside the Island Noodles food trailer during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)People cook using woks inside the Island Noodles food trailer during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Maniya performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Levitt Pavilion at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Maniya performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Levitt Pavilion at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

Myles Taylor works the grill during Kou Kitchen's second-ever appearance at Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Myles Taylor works the grill during Kou Kitchen’s second-ever appearance at Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Food cooks on Kou Kitchen's grill during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Food cooks on Kou Kitchen’s grill during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Bruce Mason of Stewartsville, N.J. plays the guitar during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Mason will perform on Aug. 9 as part of the Masons Band at the Levitt Pavilion. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Bruce Mason of Stewartsville, N.J. plays the guitar during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Mason will perform on Aug. 9 as part of the Masons Band at the Levitt Pavilion. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

Kaylee Brulliea of Quakertown, who works as a promotions assistant for Cat County 96, draws on the street with chalk during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Kaylee Brulliea of Quakertown, who works as a promotions assistant for Cat County 96, draws on the street with chalk during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Shirts and cowboy hats are displayed at the Musikfest merchandise tent on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Shirts and cowboy hats are displayed at the Musikfest merchandise tent on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
People walk through Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)People walk through Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

Glass items are displayed for purchase during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Glass items are displayed for purchase during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
9-year-old Mary Eates of Nazareth is helped by Stef Hoff, shown, and Dennis Gardner, both Artsquest employees, during a glass blowing session at Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)9-year-old Mary Eates of Nazareth is helped by Stef Hoff, shown, and Dennis Gardner, both Artsquest employees, during a glass blowing session at Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
People enjoy food and drink during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)People enjoy food and drink during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

People buy items from the Musikfest merchandise tent on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)People buy items from the Musikfest merchandise tent on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
People take their seats ahead of musical performances during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)People take their seats ahead of musical performances during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Bethlehem native Lilly Moss opens for Russell Dickerson during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Bethlehem native Lilly Moss opens for Russell Dickerson during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem native Lilly Moss opens for Russell Dickerson during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Bethlehem native Lilly Moss opens for Russell Dickerson during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Blake Proehl performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Blake Proehl performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Russell Dickerson performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Russell Dickerson performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

A concertgoer's phone records Russell Dickerson's performance at Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)A concertgoer’s phone records Russell Dickerson’s performance at Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Russell Dickerson performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Russell Dickerson performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Russell Dickerson performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Russell Dickerson performs during Musikfest on Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

A concertgoer stands on her seat during Russell Dickerson's performance as Muskiest Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)A concertgoer stands on her seat during Russell Dickerson’s performance as Muskiest Friday, July 31, 2026, on the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)