More Than Music: SBG Adds Quality-of-Life Benefits

More Than Music: SBG Adds Quality-of-Life Benefits

The partnership between St. Cloud and the Rotary brings more value than just a summertime festival. SBG creates quality-of-life benefits. “There are three key things that attract people,” explained Scott Zlotnik, City of St. Cloud Parks Director. “We...
SBG Involves Massive Volunteer Effort

SBG Involves Massive Volunteer Effort

Producing and managing a weekly music series for 12 weeks would be a challenge for any organization. That makes the success of Summertime by George! all the more impressive. The summer events are created and managed with a volunteer workforce, Rotarians, most of whom...
Napkin Scribbling Inspires Idea of SBG

Napkin Scribbling Inspires Idea of SBG

There’s a legend about the origin of Summertime by George! Members of the Rotary Club of St. Cloud tell it with zeal. There was a cocktail napkin, they say. Which has sadly been lost to history, they add. It was on this napkin during an after-work conversation in...
Bigger Than Ever

Bigger Than Ever

Every year, the festival draws more and more people to the event. Some nights, the crowds reach nearly 20,000 people. This year’s event set-up will be similar to past years and there plenty of space for people to spread out in the park. “We are really proud of the...
Neighbors Coming Together

Neighbors Coming Together

The main mission of Summertime by George! is to bring the community together for fellowship, food, and fun. “Rotary’s overall mission is to bring service to mankind, locally, nationally, and internationally,” said Rotarian Tim Wensman. “By providing this free event...