Chili Fest and Art Show Saturday, BBQ and Blues Sunday

It's going to be a busy weekend in Elk Grove, and .

Old Town will be filled with the smell of beans, ground beef and spices as the Old Town Elk Grove Chili Festival is held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

The festival includes a cookoff with more than 30 different recipies anticipated, as well as vendors and a beer and wine area. It will be held on Elk Grove Boulevard, between 2nd Avenue and Derr Street.

Elk Grove Patch will have a booth at the festival, so stop by, say hello and get some free Patch goodies.

If you aren't much of a chili person, local artists will gather from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday for . .

The following day, local history buffs will have the chance to see the historic Mosher Ranch home at a picnic-style event.

will feature performances by Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers, Nat Brown, the Gary Mendoza Band and Val Starr and the Blues Rocket.

It will be held from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at 10161 Grant Line Rd.

Elk Grove, what are your plans for the weekend? Tell us in the comments section.