BAM Fest 2012

Beer. Art. Music. Three of our favorites things, all rolled up into one blissful day. The third iteration of the 18th Street Arts Center festival is expected to draw record attendance, and with good reason: More than 35 breweries will be represented, including Firestone Walker, Angel City and Golden Road. A bevy of LA's best food trucks, among them Border Grill, Nom Nom and Baby's Badass Burgers will also roll in for the party, serving tasty Mexican, dogs, organic, Vietnamese and more. Roots, rock and blues from four bands will help keep the atmosphere lively and, of course, three galleries, open artist's studios and an art market are the day's centerpiece.