SANTA ROSA — The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest is held at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa.

The Sonoma County Fair kicked off its annual summer season Friday. Running until Aug. 10, the fair was full of energy on its opening day, as the carnival rides provided thrills and an assortment of ...

Petunia, a rescue dog from California, was crowned the 2025 winner of the " World's Ugliest Dog " contest on August 8 at the ...

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Jinny Lu, a 5-year-old pug who was rescued from Korea, prepares to compete in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma ...

A dog named Petunia nabbed the title Friday evening in the "World's Ugliest Dog Contest," at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa ...

If bragging rights weren’t enough, Petunia will appear on limited-edition cans of Mug Root Beer, the contest’s sponsor, and ...

Eugene dog Petunia won the 2025 World's Ugliest Dog Contest. The rescued hairless bulldog mix beat nine competitors for a $10 ...

Amateur tablescapers have created place settings for the competitive Table Setting Showcase, and the competition is stiffer ...

The Sonoma County Fair opened Friday, beginning a 10-day run at the fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. This year’s theme is Hot Dogs and Cool Cats.

SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- Celebrity chef Guy Fieri made a surprise appearance at the Sonoma County fair over the weekend, and forked over a hefty sum for a prized pig.

Petunia, a 2-year-old hairless French bulldog mix, was described by owner Shannon Nyman of Eugene, Ore., as a “world class ...