Weekend Pick: Pet Fiesta at Reston Town Center

Visitors to the 2012 Pet Fiesta/File photoThe Pet Fiesta returns to Reston Town Center on Saturday, so grab Fluffy and Spot and head for the more than 100 booths offering pet supplies, pet services and pets for adoption.

This is the 10th annual event, and it recent years it has drawn more than 10,000 visitors. The fiesta runs from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. and admission is free. The event is organized by and some of the proceeds benefit GoodDogz.org, a nonprofit that supports rescue groups and other pet services.

Some of the highlights of the day:

The Tails on Trails Dog Walk, 10 a.m. —  Take a walk with your dog for charity.

Dog House of Style Fashion Show, 12 p.m.

Pet Costume Contests — Enter your dog in the Best Dressed, Best Trick, Best Howl/Bark or Fastest Frosty Paw Treat Eating contests. They can win a doggie swag bag, and your $10 donation will help GoodDogz. 12:30 p.m. Sign up in advance here.

Kids activities such as balloon animals and face painting, all day.

File photo/2012 Pet Fiesta

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