precious baby contest
Winner will be announced September 16th and presented on stage at the festival on Thursday evening. First-place winners and their parents will also be featured in the parade!
Qualifications:
Children under 24 months are eligible (limit of 60 entries!).
Register by August 31st at midnight or until all 60 spots are filled.
A 5×7 vertical photo is required — horizontal photos will not be accepted.
Twin applicants must be entered separately.
PRIZES:
1st Place Boy & Girl — $75 each
2nd Place Boy & Girl — $50 each
3rd Place Boy & Girl — $25 each
All participants receive a ribbon!
Voting will take place September 1st – 15th at Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Morton and online at wecareofmorton.com.
Questions? Call Connie Robinson at 309-347-7148
We Care Inc. sponsors the Precious Pumpkin Baby Contest in conjunction with the Morton Pumpkin Festival. Voting takes place at Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Morton and online and all proceeds from the event go back to the community through We Care Inc’s programs such as meals-on-wheels, transportation, and their food pantry.
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