This year it’s a “Hot Dogs and Cool Cats” theme at the Sonoma County Fair. Experience the carnival, contests, fair food, live music, free entertainment, farmers day and horse play, plus the world championship grape stomp, and world’s ugliest dog contest. Shopping, special events and attractions — such as a rodeo, tractor pull and monster truck event — as well as the flower show, round out this year’s fair. Individual tickets, family packs, and senior discounts offered. Friday, August 1–Sunday, August 10 (closed Monday, August 4). See a full event schedule or purchase tickets at sonomacountyfair.com.