Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., June 9, 2026 – Musikfest mugs are an essential for ‘festers attending the country’s largest free music festival. This year the beloved Musikfest staple features the official 2026 poster artwork by Doug Boehm, which celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with a central theme “Music Unites,” reflecting both the joy of Musikfest and the unifying power of music.
Having designed the 2020 Musikfest poster artwork as well, Boehm’s return for 2026 holds special meaning as the nation prepares to celebrate America 250. His artwork captures the spirit of Musikfest while highlighting the way music brings people together during this historic moment.
This year’s mug was also selected for inclusion in the Made in Lehigh Valley Time Capsule, a regional initiative led by the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC), the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) and Discover Lehigh Valley to preserve artifacts that tell the story of the Lehigh Valley’s culture, innovation and community spirit. The time capsule will be sealed later this year and remain closed until 2076 in celebration of the nation’s 300th birthday, offering a glimpse into what defined the Lehigh Valley in 2026…