Ready to embrace all that summer has to offer this year? Summertime by George is getting ready to get started and along with the music and vendors in the park this year, adult beverages will be allowed throughout the park, a change from years past. The City of St. Cloud is promoting alcohol inclusion on social media ahead of the event.

Exciting News! You can now drink ANYWHERE in Lake George Park during Summertime by George! Sip and stroll around the park while soaking up the amazing atmosphere. Don't miss out on this incredible addition to the SBG experience!

If you are unfamiliar with Summertime by George, it's an event that is brought to you by the Rotary Club of St. Cloud "to bring the community together. More than a concert, this festival located at Lake George in downtown St. Cloud pops up weekly every summer and brings food, refreshments, and fun for the whole family!"

The dates for Summertime by George this year are:

June 19 - Opener Harpers Chord 5:30pm, Headliner Mason Dixon Line 7pm

June 26 - Opener Pandemic 5:30pm, Headliner Fred Savage & the Unbeatables 7pm

July 10 - Opener Kat Blue 5:30pm, Headliner Shane Martin: 'Songs of the South' A Tribute to Alabama 7pm

July 17 - Opener Green Light Night 5:30pm, Headliner Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm 7pm

July 24 - Opener Radio Nation 5:30pm, Headliner The 70s Magic Sunshine Band 7pm

July 31 - Opener Going to the Sun 5:30pm, Headliner Rumours & Dreams: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute 7pm

Aug 7 - Opener Sawyer's Dream 5:30pm, Headliner John King 7pm

Aug 14 - Opener Walter's Wheelhouse 5:30pm, Headliner The Fabulous Armadillos/Collective Unconscious: A Doobie Brothers & Eagles Tribute Show 7pm

You can learn more about the performances and Summertime by George by heading here.

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