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The Baby Contest will be held Saturday June 29, 3 p.m.

The location is First Baptist Church of Pekin which is located at 1145 E 5th St., Pekin, IN 47165 

Everything You Need to Know

1. Entry Fee is $20 per baby or $30 for multiples (twins, triplets, etc.)

2. Pre-Registration is highly appreciated with forms mailed in and received by Friday, June 22, 2024. However, it is not required. You can register the day of at the church from noon until 2:30 p.m. You do not have to stay if you register earlier in the afternoon. You may leave and come back closer to time of contest but you are responsible for keeping up with your index card.

3. Entries will be separated by gender from 0-3 years old.

4. There will be a multiples category (twins, triplets, etc). This category will only include one trophy but each baby will receive their own participation ribbon. 

5. Once you receive a trophy, the Betterment is no longer responsible for them and they will not be replaced if it gets broken in any way.

6. Participants will be judged solely on their personalities ONLY. Judges will judge based on outfits only IF there is a tie.

7. Babies may bring one small toy with them on stage and only 1 escort is allowed.

8. Winners must stick around for pictures after the contest.

9. Derogatory remarks or bad behavior from parents/guardians will result in being banned from future contests.

10. Accepted forms of payments: check, cash or money order. Please make checks out to Pekin Betterment Community Organization.

11. Payments are non-refundable!!

12. Mail forms to: 102 Mahuron Dr. Salem, IN 47167. Anything dropped off at this address will be automatically banned from contest without warning!!!

 

Day of Contest Information:

1. PARKING: you must park in the main parking lot only! If you need handicap assistance, please let us know and we will help you with this arrangements.

2. Registration: Registration will be upstairs in the lobby before going downstairs where the contest will be held.

3. No running!!

4. No entering the classrooms or the sanctuary!!

5. Absolutely no smoking, vaping or alcohol on property

6. Out of respect of our host, all participants and guests must be mindful of your dress attire and foul language!!!

 

Call or text Tisha Coles with any questions at (317) 430-8277

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