Festival Rules

Musikfest is all about great music, great memories and great vibes! To keep the ‘fest safe and fun for everyone, we ask all guests to follow a few important guidelines: 

🚫 Not Permitted on Festival Grounds: 

For your safety and the enjoyment of others, please do not engage in the following: 

• Possessing weapons of any kind. 
  This includes items that could be used as weapons, such as: 
  • Wallet chains. 
  • Studded, spiked or oversized jewelry (rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc.). 
• Tailgating in parking lots. 
  This includes: 
  • Consuming alcohol. 
  • Cooking (grills, stoves, etc.). 
  • Broadcasting loud music. 
  • Erecting tents or canopies. 
  • Playing games (beer pong, cornhole, frisbee, etc.). 
  • Standing in drive lanes or between vehicles. 
• Bringing outside food, beverages, coolers or pitchers. 
• Removing alcoholic beverages from the festival grounds. 
• Bringing animals or pets, except trained ADA-compliant service dogs. 
  (Note: Emotional support animals and comfort pets are not permitted.) 
• Carrying large bags or backpacks. 
  • Small bags are allowed but may be searched at entry points.
• Using bikes, skateboards, roller blades or hoverboards. 
• Bringing or using laser pointers. 
• Unauthorized marketing or guest solicitation. 
• Reserving chairs or tables, unless pre-arranged through ArtsQuest ticketing. 
• Smoking in restricted areas, including: 
  • Tents. 
  • Indoor venues. 
  • Wind Creek Steel Stage seating. 
• Climbing on any scaffolding, towers, stages or structures. 
• Entering creeks, canals, or rivers – no swimming or wading. 
• Damaging or defacing festival property. 
• Unauthorized audio or video recording. (See recording policy for more info.)
• Wearing costumes, masks or disguises without prior approval from Musikfest. 
• Operating drones on or above festival grounds. 
• Bringing umbrellas or signs into the Wind Creek Steel Stage venue. 

Musikfest Code of Conduct

Musikfest is committed to creating a safe, clean, comfortable and enjoyable environment for all guests. We strive to provide excellent customer service and a courteous, respectful atmosphere. 

To help maintain this environment, all guests are expected to behave appropriately. The following behaviors are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate ejection from the festival grounds at the sole discretion of Musikfest staff: 

• Engaging in behavior that is unruly, disruptive or illegal or that disturbs other guests’ enjoyment of the event. 
• Becoming intoxicated or impaired by alcohol, leading to irresponsible or unsafe behavior. 
• Fighting, using foul or abusive language or making obscene gestures. 
• Displaying obscene, harassing or indecent messages or images on signs, clothing or personal items. 
• Harassing others verbally, physically or through abusive behavior, including artists, staff, volunteers, vendors or guests. 
• Standing on chairs/seats or blocking aisles at any venue. 
• Interfering with the progress of performances or events in any way. 
• Failing to follow the instructions of emergency responders, festival staff or event personnel. 
• Violating any local, state or federal laws. 

❗ Important Information: 

• Guests who violate this Code of Conduct may be immediately removed from the festival grounds. 
• No refunds or compensation will be provided to ejected individuals, including those with ticketed admission. 
• Guests are expected to remain in their designated/ticketed seating areas when applicable, and must present tickets upon request by ArtsQuest staff, volunteers or security. 
• If you observe inappropriate behavior, please report it to the nearest Musikfest staff member, security personnel, or emergency responder—or call 911 in the case of an emergency. 

Venue Policies & Guest Guidelines

🚁 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) / Drone Policy 

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests, UAVs (drones) are strictly prohibited on ArtsQuest premises, at all events and at all venues without specific written permission from an authorized ArtsQuest official. 
This restriction applies to all UAVs, regardless of size, weight or purpose. 

🤳 Selfie Stick Policy 

Use of photo-arms, commonly known as selfie sticks, is strictly prohibited at all ArtsQuest-operated events, including concerts, festivals and family shows.  

Guests are encouraged to leave selfie sticks in their vehicles. Failure to comply may result in ejection without refund of any prepaid ticket price, if applicable. 

🎥 Recording Policy 

ArtsQuest’s recording policy is determined by the performing artist’s contract. In most cases, artists reserve the right to restrict all forms of photography, including cell phone use and video recording. 
Video recording devices, such as GoPros or other video cameras, are strictly prohibited during all professional productions at any ArtsQuest venue. 

In general, simple point-and-shoot cameras may be allowed if the following guidelines are met: 

• Simple cameras are defined as still photography cameras without detachable lenses. 
• Video recording, even with a cell phone, is not permitted, unless otherwise authorized by the artist. 
• Flash photography, tripods and monopods are not permitted. 
• Cameras and cases are subject to search upon entering the venue. 
• Guests must be courteous and not obstruct the view or enjoyment of others while taking photos. 

Guests seeking more information about an event’s specific recording policy should contact ArtsQuest in advance. 

🔍 Search Policy 

ArtsQuest reserves the right to inspect, search and wand all guests entering any ArtsQuest venue. 
Guests should have all hand-carried items open and ready for inspection. 

Permitted hand-carried items include, but are not limited to: 

• Bags. 
• Purses. 
• Satchels. 
• Fanny packs. 
• Small backpacks. 

ArtsQuest may use metal detection devices to maintain a safe environment for guests, performers and staff. 
Failure to comply with a search request will result in denied entry without refund or compensation. 

🚫 Parking Lot Areas / Tailgating Policy 

Tailgating is not permitted in any parking lot, including off-site or satellite locations. 
Guests may gather at their vehicles but may only occupy their designated parking space. 
Driveways and adjacent spaces must remain clear. 

Under the “no tailgating” policy, the following activities are not allowed: 

• Erecting tents or canopies. 
• Cooking on propane or open flame grills. 
• Consuming alcoholic beverages. 
• Broadcasting loud music. 
• Playing lawn games such as beer pong, cornhole, frisbee or quoits.

🕊️ Freedom of Assembly 

ArtsQuest and Musikfest respect and support the right to peaceful assembly. To ensure safety and organization, designated gathering areas have been established: 

• SouthSide Arts District: First and Polk Streets (on the south sidewalk near the barricades). 
• Historic Moravian District (North Side): Main and Church Streets (across from the Main Street Ramp Bridge). 

To request the use of any fixed location on public streets or sidewalks within the City of Bethlehem, please contact the City of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation Bureau at 610-865-7079 to learn more about licensing and permit requirements.