Cutest Baby Contest
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Do you think you have the cutest baby in Marion County? We’ll let our judges decide!
Join us on the Park Stage for our beloved Cutest Baby Contest—a fun and heartwarming tradition that celebrates the newest and most adorable members of our community. Babies and toddlers from across Marion County will take the spotlight as a panel of community judges scores each contestant on their charm, personality, and cuteness. Winners will be announced the same day, along with ribbons, prizes, and bragging rights as Marion County’s Cutest Baby!
Spectators are welcome and free to cheer on all the contestants from the Park Stage. Don’t miss your little one’s big debut—we can’t wait to meet them!
Who can enter? This contest is open to Marion County babies 0-24 months old—valid copy of child’s birth certificate is required. Parents MUST be Marion County residents. Children will be split into the following age groups, based on their age on the day of the contest:
0-3 months
3-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months
12-18 months
18-24 months
Guidelines: Each child may be entered in one class only, and children must be supervised at all times. Children will be judged on personality, actions, and appearance. This is NOT a costume contest, and we ask that children be dressed accordingly—please keep outfits simple.
Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the first-place winner of each age group. First place in each class will be re-judged for Cutest Baby Overall and Runner Up Cutest Baby. The contest will be limited to the first 20 boy AND girl entries in each age group received by 5pm EST on July 11th, 2026.
Register your little one! bit.ly/mcf26-baby
Join us on the Park Stage for our beloved Cutest Baby Contest—a fun and heartwarming tradition that celebrates the newest and most adorable members of our community. Babies and toddlers from across Marion County will take the spotlight as a panel of community judges scores each contestant on their charm, personality, and cuteness. Winners will be announced the same day, along with ribbons, prizes, and bragging rights as Marion County’s Cutest Baby!
Spectators are welcome and free to cheer on all the contestants from the Park Stage. Don’t miss your little one’s big debut—we can’t wait to meet them!
Who can enter? This contest is open to Marion County babies 0-24 months old—valid copy of child’s birth certificate is required. Parents MUST be Marion County residents. Children will be split into the following age groups, based on their age on the day of the contest:
0-3 months
3-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months
12-18 months
18-24 months
Guidelines: Each child may be entered in one class only, and children must be supervised at all times. Children will be judged on personality, actions, and appearance. This is NOT a costume contest, and we ask that children be dressed accordingly—please keep outfits simple.
Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the first-place winner of each age group. First place in each class will be re-judged for Cutest Baby Overall and Runner Up Cutest Baby. The contest will be limited to the first 20 boy AND girl entries in each age group received by 5pm EST on July 11th, 2026.
Register your little one! bit.ly/mcf26-baby
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Where is it happening?
7300 E Troy Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Indiana 46239
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Host or PublisherMarion County Fairgrounds & Events Center - Indianapolis
