APEX Pet Partners is sponsoring its third and final annual Pooch-A-Palooza barbecue, party, and concert, to be held rain or shine this Saturday at Mason District Park.

The event is free and there is ample seating. An amphitheatre and a picnic area have been reserved with tables and barbecues from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., and visitors are asked to bring their own food. Alcohol will not be permitted in the park. Pets may attend, but must be on leashes.

Live music will be offered from noon – 6 p.m., featuring Midnight Mumblers, Poor Man’s Copyright, No Child Left Behind, Rhode Rhage, and Shades of Blue.

Donations will be accepted for the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation.

Mason District Park is located at 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale. For more information, call 703-973-4491.