7th Annual Granite City Days Kicks-Off with Lemonade Arts Festival

ST. CLOUD - The Lemonade Concert and Art Fair is celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year, with the event running today (Thursday) from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at St. Cloud State University.

On the grounds surrounding the Atwood Memorial Center more than 250 vendors will have stained glass, pottery, fiber crafts, glassware, paintings and more.

There will also be live music and food options available.

The Little Lemons Art Park children's area will offer projects, performances, and more.  That runs from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. south of Steward Hall.

St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis will honor the winners of the Rock-On Awards, during the Granite City days opening ceremonies at 7:00 p.m.This year's recipients are the Mississippi Partners, Eunice Adjei-Bosompem, and Mary Mathews.

At 8:00 p.m. the symphony orchestra will play patriotic songs and other popular pieces.

Parking is free on streets adjacent to campus.  Parking in the 4th Avenue Parking Ramp is $1 per hour, with an $8 per day maximum.  A free shuttle will run between K and Q parking lots and the Miller Center.  A new Park N Walk location at Coborn Plaza underground parking will also be available free of charge.