Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at North Shattuck Avenue ~ Virginia to Rose, Berkeley, CA. In it's 6th year, the Festival will savor the "Spice of Life" with an exciting new Culinary Stage at the Elephant Pharmacy parking lot hosted by Kitchen on Fire Chef MikeC showcasing the East Bay's finest chefs. At the stage a range of cooking demos and cookbook signings by popular neighborhood chefs and restaurants will be featured, along with sales and sampling of gourmet food products. Throughout the Festival, gourmet food offerings from a range of North Berkeley restaurants and selected vendors will be available near bistro style outdoor seating areas and wine and beer gardens. This year we welcome Calistoga Water as a new major sponsor, and the event will be green with the use of compostable food plates, cups and utensils with the assistance of the City of Berkeley's Recycling Program. A Raffle and Silent Auction of goods and services from local businesses will benefit the Edible Schoolyard Project, the Children's Community Center Preschool, and the Berkeley High Jazz Band, who will also perform at the event.