Most Photogenic Baby Contest

Most Photogenic Baby Contest

Do you have the cutest little one in town? Enter your baby (2 years old or younger) in the Stateline Heritage Days Most Photogenic Baby Contest and let their irresistible charm shine! Simply snap an adorable photo of your baby and submit it as part of the contest. All entries will be displayed during the festival, where attendees can cast their vote for the baby that steals their heart.

This heartwarming event is a celebration of the sweet, silly, and downright adorable faces that light up our community. Whether it’s a shy smile or a full-belly laugh, every baby brings a moment of joy to the festival. Winners will be announced based on public voting, so rally your friends and family to join in the fun. It’s a simple and special way to make memories — and maybe even take home the title of Most Photogenic Baby!

Official Rules

 

Entry & Prizes

  • There is no cost to enter this contest.
  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded to the three babies receiving the most votes.
  • Votes are cast by placing money in the voting jar for the baby or babies of your choice.
  • Each dollar collected in a jar counts as one vote.
  • Excessive change must be rolled before being placed in a voting jar.
  • Prizes are as follows:
    1st Place: $50
    2nd Place: $25
    3rd Place: $15

Registration & Check-In

  • To enter, submit a baby photo no larger than 4” x 6”.
  • Entries must be dropped off at or mailed to Jo’s Corner Florist, 313 N. Columbia Street, Union City, IN.
  • Entries must be received no later than Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
  • Late entries may not be accepted.

Eligibility

  • To be eligible, babies must have a birth date no later than July 30, 2024.
  • Each entry must include one baby.
  • The person submitting the entry must provide complete contact information.
  • Contestants must follow all State Line Heritage Days Committee General Rules and Regulations.

Contest Format

  • All entries will be displayed at Jo’s Corner Florist beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
  • Voting begins Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
  • Voting continues through Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
  • Winners’ names will be available immediately following the parade on Saturday at Jo’s Corner Florist.

Contest-Specific Rules

  • Each entry must include a photo no larger than 4” x 6”.
  • The back of the photo must include:
    • Baby’s name.
    • Address.
    • Age.
    • Birth date.
    • Parents’ names.
    • Phone number.
  • Entries must be suitable for public display.
  • Submitted photos may be picked up immediately following the winner announcement on Saturday.
  • Photos not picked up within 30 days after the winning announcement, may be discarded.

Judging & Winner Determination

  • Winners will be determined by the number of votes received.
  • The three babies with the highest vote totals will receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes.
  • Contest officials will count the votes and determine the winners.
  • Contest officials’ decisions are final.
  • In the event of a tie, State Line Heritage Days contest officials will determine the tie-breaker method.

Safety & Conduct

  • Participants and voters are expected to behave respectfully toward Jo’s Corner Florist staff, State Line Heritage Days officials, volunteers, spectators, and other contestants.
  • Contestants and voters may not tamper with photos, voting jars, money, displays, or other contest materials.
  • Contest officials may remove any entry or participant for unsafe, disrespectful, or inappropriate behavior.

Disqualification

  • Entries may be disqualified for missing required information.
  • Entries may be disqualified for submitting a photo larger than 4” x 6”.
  • Entries may be disqualified for tampering with voting jars, money, displays, or another contestant’s entry.
  • Entries may be disqualified for false information, inappropriate content, or failure to follow contest instructions.
  • Unsafe, unsportsmanlike, or disrespectful behavior may result in disqualification.

General Rules

  • All entries are subject to the State Line Heritage Days Committee General Rules and Regulations.
  • State Line Heritage Days reserves the right to clarify rules, adjust procedures, or make final decisions as needed for safety, fairness, or event operations.
  • Contest officials have final authority during the event.