Menlo Park Connoisseurs' Marketplace July 21, 2012

Sat-Sun, July 21-22, 10am to 6 pm both days

Connoisseurs' Marketplace, Menlo Park's venerable festival of the arts marks its 26th year saluting the best of summer in supreme style ... with live jazz, rhythm and blues, rock 'n roll, dance and party music with headliners The Big Dig and The Groove Kings, a juried show with contemporary fine art and one-of-a-kind crafts by 250 of America's best artists, chefs' demos under a tent including famous TV chef and cookbook author Joanne Weir, artisan specialty food, health and wellness displays, a green products showcase, home and garden exhibits, festive food and drink with premium wine, microbrews, margaritas and mojitos, a collector car showcase, and captivating amusements, fun and games in the action-packed kids' fun zone. Admission is free. Presented by the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce.

Live Music ... an eclectic, fun-filled mix of classic rock 'n roll, rhythm and blues, contemporary jazz, dance and party music on stage and street. The free "Saturday Twilight Concert" will feature The Big Dig, a sensational 12-piece funk and R&B band, from 5:30-8 p.m. in Fremont Park. The music lineup includes The Groove Kings, Six String, Drive, The Jesse Charles Band, SF Bay Jazz, HeartStrings Music, and Emerson & The GroWiser Band.

Contemporary Fine Art, Unique Crafts ... 250 of America's finest artists and craftmakers present their latest handcrafted work in ceramics, glass, fine art, photography, sculpture, jewelry, leather, textiles, metal and wood.

Chefs' Demonstrations ... a festival favorite, chefs from top restaurants prepare favorite dishes, pass out recipes and share the secrets and shortcuts to kitchen success. TV chef and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Joanne Weir is on at 12:45 pm Saturday.

Official Website: http://www.miramarevents.com