Pet Policy

Pet Policy – “Hot Dogs & Cool Cats”

At the Sonoma County Fair, we’re all about Hot Dogs & Cool Cats – it’s our theme and our inspiration this year! But while we are celebrating our furry friends in spirit, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home.

Please Note:

• Pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds during the Sonoma County Fair.
• Only service animals as defined by the ADA are permitted.
• Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy animals are not considered service animals and will not be admitted.

For their safety:

• Please do not leave pets in your vehicle. The summer heat can quickly become dangerous—even deadly—for animals in parked cars, even with windows cracked. Our parking lot staff will report any animals left in vehicles to Animal Control immediately.

Why we have this policy:

We love animals, and that’s why this policy is in place—to keep them safe, happy, and out of harm’s way during a busy, hot, and crowded event.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a safe, pet-free environment for all fairgoers—and their four-legged friends waiting at home!

P.S. You’ll still find plenty of fun pet and animal exhibits inside the Fair, including livestock, 4-H & FFA projects, pony rides, and more.