Connoisseurs’ Marketplace (28th annual), Menlo Park, California

When: July 19-20, 2014; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

What: Menlo Park’s venerable festival of the arts marks its 27th year saluting the best of summer in supreme style … with live jazz, rhythm and blues, rock ‘n roll, dance and party music on stage and street throughout downtown, a juried show with contemporary fine art and one-of-a-kind crafts by 250 of America’s best artists, chefs’ demos under a giant tent, artisan specialty food, health and wellness displays, a green products showcase, home and garden exhibits, festive food and drink with premium wine, microbrews and margaritas, the AutoVino collector car showcase, and captivating amusements, fun and games in the action-packed kids’ fun zone. Admission is free.

Info-Line: 650-325-2818/Web: www.miramarevents.com