The fourth annual PawsFest will take place Saturday, March 27, on the square in Headland from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.  There will be a pet pageant, ugly pet contest, pet parade, exotic pet corner, petting zoo, pet appropriate booths and live music.

BOOTHS - Booth setup begins at 10:30 a.m. - cost is $15. Anyone wishing to set up a booth and sell their pet wares is welcome. Call Donna Medina at 693-9705.

PAGEANT - Pre-register your pet for the pageant and get $1 off. Entry is only $10, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Ann at 693-0317. Entry on the day of the festival is $11. The pageant begins at 12:30 p.m.

UGLY PET CONTEST - Enroll your animal in the Ugly Pet contest. Email or send a picture to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 26 Main Street. Entry is free. The winner will be announced at noon the day of the festival.

PET PARADE - Entry is $2. Sign up the day of the festival. Registration cut-off is 11:15 a.m. The parade begins at 11:30 a.m.

NEW THIS YEAR: Best Video contest: Send in a video of  your pet doing something funny, sweet, smart, etc. Entry is free and all entries will receive a participation prize. All entries will be placed on The Headland Voice late-breaking news website theheadlandvoice.com so check it out. Deadline is Feb. 19 - email your video to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The winner will be announced at noon the day of the festival.

All proceeds will go to the Headland Animal Shelter new building fund. For additional information, call Lisa at 648-2468.