The 11th annual Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl will return to South Pasadena 3-10 p.m. April 27.

The free event will feature 50 bands, such as Incendio, Dustbowl Revival, Elliott Caine Quintet, Chauncey Bowers and The Drive, plus headliners the Gin Blossoms, on a mix of 12 outdoor stages and indoor venues. There will also be art exhibits, a beer and wine garden, food trucks and more.

This year festival-goers may also purchase a pass for the new VIP Zone, a special area with cocktail tables and chairs, for $50 online through April 26. Each pass includes a goodie bag with beer and wine tickets and other gift items.

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The Eclectic Music Festival will be centered on Mission Street between Meridian Street and Fair Oaks Avenue. For the complete schedule and more information, go to www.theeclectic.rocks.