Fabulous Festival

Artscape, billed as the largest free public festival in the country, returns to Baltimore this weekend, featuring more than 150 arts and crafts people and dozens of regional and national musical performers.

The 27th annual festival, which typically draws more than 500,000 visitors, also offers fashion, film, dance, theater, hands-on projects for children and an international menu.

"It's a fun way to get out and spend the weekend, especially if you love art," said Tracy Baskerville, communications director for the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts.

This year, Artscape is expanding its borders - and...