The Sepulveda Garden Fair will be held from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. May 17 and 18 at the Sepulveda Garden Center,16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino.

It's a free event for the entire family.

The garden center is a city-sponsored community garden that has more than 700 community garden plots and is the meeting site for garden clubs and plant societies.

In its 23rd year, this garden fair includes a bonsai show, vendors of plant, craft and garden items, informational booths, food and a music festival.

This will be the third year for the music festival, featuring acoustic guitar music.

Come hear and meet the local singer songwriters and other talented musicians with styles including country, folk, rock, flamenco and Delta blues.

There will be special appearances by Bernie Pearl, James Lee Stanley, John Batdorf and Robert Earl Longley.

For listings of performers and playing times, visit http://www.geocities.com/sepulvedagardenfair.

For more information about the music festival, contact Bryan Chan at bcbrome@aol.com.