Alaqua Animal Refuge and HEART Animal Rescue, two local non-profit organizations dedicated to caring and shelter for homeless animals, have teamed up for the third annual Furry Fest, a fun, fundraising effort for two- and four-legged friends.

This FREE community festival will be held at Alaqua Unleashed Dog Park at 342 J.D. Miller Road in Santa Rosa Beach on Saturday, February 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be live music by KC Phelps and the Screamin’ Fleas, food merchants, local vendors, a prize raffle, children’s activities, adoptable pets, Wiener dog races (the Fast and the Furriest), dog contests and agility demonstrations and much more.

The event is sponsored in part by Alaqua Animal Refuge and H.E.A.R.T., and festival organizers are still looking for additional sponsors, vendors and donations for the silent-auction booth. Those interested in participating or donating should write to April Madr.

For more info and updates, follow the event page on Facebook.