Cost: $5 donation

Organizer: Chicago Special Events Management

What to expect: Lots of organic food samples, cooking demonstrations, live music and kids' activities in Trebes Park (at Webster and Racine).

Why to go: You know you're sick of trolling the aisles hoping for free samples. Here's your chance to taste away, guilt-free!

Additional info: Chefs will include Bruce Sherman (North Pond), Dean Zanella (312), Kristine Subido (Wave) and Suzanne Imaz (one sixtyblue). Expect musical performances from The Smithereens (7:30 p.m. Saturday), Dave Wakeling and English Beat (6:30 p.m. Sunday) and Acoustic Chicago (throughout the weekend).

Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein