The Lemonade Concert and Art Fair is a St. Cloud University tradition. Featuring more then 200 hand made art and craft vendors, a little lemons park for children, local music and theater acts on the commons stage, food venders, the Granit City Days opening ceremony, a performance by the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra, and of coures the best fresh squeezed lemonade you will ever taste!
I had a blast at this one day outdoor festival. With help from my best friend Michelle we conqoured the morning rain during set up. After a couple hours of showers the sky cleared up and left us with a few puddles that provided the little ones with splashing entertainment. The weather grew hot and the crowds of people came in. With music in the background, lemonade in hand, we were able to enjoy the beautiful weather and sell my custom art.
Its always the best when you get surprise guests. I wasn't expecting to see anyone I know since the location was far away from home. After the rain went away I turned around to get a look at the crowd and my Aunt Sandy and Uncle John were standing there. Being so surprised I ridiculously screamed with excitement and wrapped my arms around them both. You will see them in the pictures below.
Lemonade Concert and Art Fair
 Hotel HighlightsOn our way to a hotel in St. Cloud the day before the festival. |  Hotel HighlightsMe, my son Max and BFF's daughter Lilly. |  Hotel HighlightsIts a long drive, didn't last 3 minutes! |
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 Hotel HighlightsA bite to eat before checking into the hotel |  Hotel HighlightsAn amazing hotel! 3 pools, 2 whirlpools, a playground, 2 arcades and volleyball court. |  Hotel HighlightsSmile! |
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 Hotel HighlightsWhen I was taller then him. |  Hotel HighlightsReady for swimming! |  Hotel HighlightsSilly Lilly! |
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 Hotel HighlightsMy BFF and biggest supporter Michelle |
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 Rainy SetupIt rained while we were setting up. |  Rainy SetupWith my helpers you see here, the set up is complete. |  Rainy SetupOn display and ready to sell. |
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 Rainy SetupThe rain went away and the sky started to clear within the first few hours. |  Rainy SetupMe and Michelle! |  Rainy SetupSplashing entertainment the first few hours before the puddles dried up. Its a good thing she had that umbrella! |
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 Rainy SetupFresh squeezed lemonade! |  Rainy SetupMy son the helper. |
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 Festival Highlights!I got a makeup lesson from Michelle before the fair. | Festival Highlights!This is just a small portion of the fair. Tents with local artists and crafters filled the area around the buildings. |  Festival Highlights!First thing first, get a refillable fresh squeezed lemonade! |
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 Festival Highlights!I truly enjoy sharing this experience with my son. |  Festival Highlights!Selfie with Michelle! |  Festival Highlights!Best group picture ever! |
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 Festival Highlights!Now that we put her in some dry clothes after splashing in the puddles we can take a picture! |  Festival Highlights!Big surprise from Aunty Sandy and Uncle John! Holding their Elvis print. |  Festival Highlights!Max was a huge help! Trying to talk people into buying my art. In his own 13 year old way. |
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 Festival Highlights!Max and his Diddlys |  Festival Highlights!Max built a tower out of my magnets. He was very proud. |  Festival Highlights!We met a lot of interesting people here! And received many great compliments on my art! |
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 Festival Highlights!Check it out! |  Festival Highlights!Family is forever | Festival Highlights!It was a long, fun and tiring day. |
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