Annmarie Garden will hold its annual ArtsFest 2009 Sept. 19 and 20, blending nature and the arts to offer a creativity-saturated festival experience for the whole family. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Garden will feature over 150 artist booths and diverse musical performances.

Delicious food, wine and microbrews accompany a unique shopping experience with artisan wares to delight. Interactive art activities will provide hands-on fun for all ages. A trip to this hidden gem in Solomons can incorporate the arts into your family's weekend, and is sure to please every art enthusiast.

Admission is FREE for members and children under 12. $5 for adults. To make the outing even more affordable look for the Annmarie Garden ad on The BayNet.com or check out http://www.annmariegarden.org/.

ArtsFest Logo (above) by Jeanne Norton Hammett.