The is calling next weekend "Four Days of Towson Spring Daze."

Whatever you call it, the 45th and 26th annual are almost upon us. For a second year, the chamber has turned the festival into a four-day event, adding a Friday night concert between Towson Gardens Day and the two-day festival.

All events, unless otherwise noted, are free. Check out our photos from .

The run-up Thursday is the annual Towson Gardens Day. announced in February. The day will also feature a . The Jimmy Buffett and Beach Boys tribute band Beach Bumz will close out the night.

The Friday night concert will feature Uncle Jack, a funk band from Severna Park, in the courthouse gardens on Washington Avenue.

What's where

The layout is basically the same as last year. Here's a map from the festival website. New this year is the Urbanite Oasis Stage in the courthouse gardens with jazz music and beer and wine sales. Unlike the beer garden, there's no fee to enter. Check out the children's area, which features a petting zoo and moon bounce.