As if you need a good reason to head to Quiet Waters Park on the weekend, the 20th annual Arts and Music Festival is on Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The two-day family friendly event will showcase fine, decorative and performing arts from the Chesapeake region. You can see the list of exhibitors on the website for the Friends of Quiet Waters. Admission to the park is free both days.

Performances on the Formal Garden Stage

Sept. 25

Neil Harpe at noon
J. Stone Bossa Quartet at 1:45 p.m.
Ginormous at 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 26

Sparks and Raymond at noon
Mac Walter at 1:45 p.m.
Red Wine Jazz at 3:30 p.m.

Other notable mentions include:

Raku demonstrations by Paul Gruner, local potter

Demonstrations by the Chesapeake Woodturners

Gourmet foodby Paul's Homewood Café

Face painting by Masquerade Face and Body Art

Activities by the Chesapeake Children's Museum

Exhibitors' Raffle:

• One ticket for $1
• Six tickets for $5
• 14 tickets for $10, plus a chance to win one of ten 2011 park passes