The free outdoor concert series is held Thursday nights from June 2 to Sept. 1 at The Clearing at Lions Park next to the Mississippi River.

The Clearing is nestled along the beautiful Mississippi River in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. This brand new venue includes the existing Southside Park and Lion’s Park, along with a large event center, small rental room, interactive water feature, outdoor amphitheater, and a gorgeous riverside view for all to enjoy.

Sauk Rapids Rock the Riverside
June 2: Minneapolis rock band Strange Daze with opener The Soupbones. Sponsored by Brandl Motors.

June 9: Rock band Them Pesky Kids with opener Kris Vox. Sponsored by Unique Movers.

June 16: St. Cloud ’80s rock band Pandemic with opener Brian HBK and Haley Dawn.

June 23: Rock band Arena with opener Todd Michael Jameson. Sponsored by Jimmy’s Pour House.

June 30: Reggae, punk and blues band The MBD’s with opener Aksel Krafnick. Sponsored by the Sauk Rapids Chamber..

July 7: Metal band Rook 10 with opener Benjamin Raye and Erica Hanson.

July 14: Rock group Gel with opener Mark Stone. Sponsored by SEH Inc.

July 21: Rock group Switch with opener Dave Lumley. Sponsored by Manea’s Meats.

July 28: Rock country group Radio Nation with opener Kat Blue. Sponsored by C & L Distributing Inc.

Aug. 4: Classic rock and country band Sweet Siren with opener Trace Elements. Sponsored by Coborn’s, Inc.

Aug. 11: Country rock artist Shane Martin with opener Maddy Braun. Sponsored by Xcel Energy.

Aug. 18: ’90s tribute band Mallrats with opener Jennifer Lamb-Randolph and Jim Anderson. Sponsored by Premier Real Estate Services.

Aug. 25: Rock band Dirty Little Secret with opener Wheelhouse Trio. Sponsored by Rinke Noonan.

Sept. 1: Party rock cover band Menace with opener Tony Williams.