By OnMilwaukee Staff Writers   Published Jun 28, 2019 at 11:38 AM Photography: Bobby Tanzilo

Slurp up these festival stories packed with vitamins, minerals and everything you need to spike your summer fun. The Summer Festivals Guide is brought to you by Punch Bowl Social. Come on in – it's time we all win at adulting.

This post first appeared in 2017 but is shared again here because of early showers today and more expected later on, too.

Although the Summerfest forecast is looking like it's going to be blue skies and sunny so far – fingers crossed – one must always be prepared.

According to Summerfest officials, yes, you can bring umbrellas into the festival grounds and stay dry throughout the festival. The only place they're not allowed, unfortunately, is the American Family Insurance Amphitheater – though that, for the most part, has a roof.

If you bring an umbrella and don't want to lug it around all day or night, there are places, including a central location at the Mid-Gate, where you can check it for $2. Remember: Backpacks and large bags are banned this year.

Also, the Summerfest store next to the Miller Lite Oasis (it's bright red, you can't miss it) is selling two kinds of ponchos.

So, between ponchos and umbrellas, you should be safe and dry from the rain that hopefully will never come. As for rude people spilling their beers on you ... well, you're on your own there.