Competition goers excited for post-pandemic crowds at Musikfest | Leisure Information

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The crowds are persevering with to fill the streets of Bethlehem for Musikfest. 

“Crowds have been superior, ton of individuals. You’ll be able to inform issues are getting again to regular,” mentioned Nicole Capuano of Bethlehem.

The pandemic, had folks all over the place chomping on the bit to get again to regular life and begin attending occasions once more. The occasion to be at proper now’s Musikfest.

“It was so miserable. I am so joyful issues are again to regular now, and I will be in a crowd, get pleasure from a present,” mentioned Capuano.

Because the world slowly turned a nook, progress was made. Individuals at the moment are again within the streets of Bethlehem, filling their mugs, having fun with competition meals.

“Everybody’s simply excited to get again to regular methods of life,” mentioned Brooke Spence of Bethlehem.

And the crew behind the 11-day occasion says the variety of attendees on the occasion have been on the rise.

“We’re feeling about pretty much as good as you’ll be able to really feel proper now,” mentioned Kassie Hilgert, President and CEO of ArtsQuest.

Between final 12 months and this, Hilgert says they’ve seen extra folks again on the occasion. An 11% enhance in contrast thus far within the competition final summer season to be actual.

“Final 12 months, I feel we had a bit of beneath 1.2 million and I feel we’re closing in on that quickly,” mentioned Hilgert.

We requested her if she thinks they will beat the quantity of people who got here by the competition grounds final 12 months.

“I am superstitious ,I wont say that, however I’ll say we’re trending very robust. We have got 3 days,” mentioned Hilgert.