2026 Pekin 4th of July Baby Contest

BABY CONTEST INFORMATION for the Oldest Consecutive 4th of July Celebration in the Nation - Pekin, Indiana!!
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 3pm

Ages 0-3 (split into categories by gender)

There will be a multiples category (twins, triplets, etc), but only one trophy will be awarded.

First Baptist Church in Pekin Gym (1145 E. 5th Street, Pekin, IN 47165)

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

Pre-Registration is highly appreciated with forms completed by Saturday, June 20, 2025 (link to registration form is below)

You can register the day of the contest at the Church from 1pm-2:30pm. THIS WILL BE A HARD CUT-OFF! You do not have to stay if you register earlier in the afternoon - you can leave and come back closer to time.

Each baby will receive a participation ribbon.

Participants will be judged solely on personality while on-stage. Judges will judge based on outfits only IF there is a tie.

Winners must stay until the end for photos.

Accepted forms of payment: Check, PayPal, Money Order. Please make checks out to Pekin Community Betterment Organization. Online payments can be paid through the website and are subject to a fee. Payments are non-refundable! Please note, we are not accepting Cash!

Please see the registration form for additional rules and information.
Registration: forms.gle/C39c6p4vpvfdm9zd9