UKIAH, Calif. – The annual Ukiah PumpkinFest plans a number of fun contests and races for pets this year.

The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16.

There will be more categories to enter than ever before. The contests will start at 2:30 p.m. at the PumpkinFest Children’s Stage at the corner of School and Standley streets.

Dog owners can sign up to enter the contests and races at the Blue Ribbon Pets booth at the corner of School and Standley streets only during PumpkinFest until 2 p.m. on Oct. 16. Absolutely no sign ups will be accepted after 2 p.m. Sign-ups will only be accepted from the dog’s owner.

Start sewing those cute little costumes for your canine friends and come join the fun.

For more information, please call 707-463-6231 or 707-272-7311.