Will County Fair
Will County Fair

Baby Show

For babies 6 months to 36 months -
A Certified Birth Certificate (or copy of) is required from county of birth. A Souvenir Certificate from a hospital Will Not Be Accepted. A certified county birth certificate can be obtained from the county clerks office from which the baby was born.

MICHELLE MATTHIAS, Superintendent
KAYLA COHEN, R.N. , LINDSAY JOHNSTON, R.N., & TARA ROBINSON, R.N.: JUDGES
Entries Open Friday, July 28, 2023 - 9:00 a.m. CS.T.
PLEASE NOTE: ENTRIES CLOSE SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2023 - 8:00 P.M.
Estimated Amount Offered: $153.00
The Baby Show will be held on the last day of the Fair - Sunday, August 27 at 1:30 p.m., in the south side of the commercial exhibit hall, inside the restaurant.

NOTICE: If you plan to enter your baby in the Baby Show, please read all rules and regulations below to avoid disappointment and confusion.

Baby Show Application
  1. Baby Show entries made in person at the Fair Office will be accepted, July 28, 2023, through August 26, 2023. An entry fee of $1.00, and birth certificate (or copy of, please read rule #3 regarding the birth certificate) is required. Also, Baby Show entries may be mailed beginning, July 28, 2023, to the Will County Fair Secretary, P.O. Box 578, Peotone, Illinois 60468-0578, through Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Please enclose child’s name, date of birth, copy of birth certificate, parents name and address, phone number, entry fee of $1.00 and a self-addressed stamped envelope so a copy of the completed entry form can be returned to you.
  2. ENTRIES CLOSE at 8:00 p.m. C.S.T., AUGUST 26, 2023. NOTHING WILL BE ACCEPTED ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2023, the day of the Baby Show, since the books will be in the hands of the officials.
  3. A Certified Birth Certificate (or copy of) is required from county of birth. A Souvenir Certificate from a hospital Will Not Be Accepted. A certified county birth certificate can be obtained from the county clerks office from which the baby was born.
BABY SHOW SCORE CARD
HealthAppearance of skin, eyes, teeth, feet, tone of hair.3 Points
PersonalityNeatness, cut and shape of hair, smile, eyes4 Points
Dress3 Points
TOTAL10 Points
Class No.1st2nd3rd
1Multiples, (6-12 months) 9/1/22 to 2/28/234.003.002.00
2Multiples (12-24 months) 9/1/21 to 8/31/224.003.002.00
3Multiples, (24-36 months) 9/1/20 to 8/31/214.003.002.00
4Girl, (6-9 months) 12/1/22 to 2/28/234.003.002.00
5Boy, (6-9 months) 12/1/22 to 2/28/234.003.002.00
6Girl, (9-12 months) 9/1/22 to 11/30/224.003.002.00
7Boy, (9-12 months) 9/1/22 to 11/30/224.003.002.00
8Girl, (12-15 months) 6/1/22 to 8/31/224.003.002.00
9Boy, (12-15 months) 6/1/22 to 8/31/224.003.002.00
10Girl, (15-18 months) 3/1/22 to 5/31/224.003.002.00
11Boy, (15-18 months) 3/1/22 to 5/31/224.003.002.00
12Girl, (18-24 months) 9/1/21 to 2/28/224.003.002.00
13Boy, (18-24 months) 9/1/21 to 2/28/224.003.002.00
14Girl, (24-30 months) 3/1/21 to 8/31/214.003.002.00
15Boy, (24-30 months) 3/1/21 to 8/31/214.003.002.00
16Girl, (30-36 months) 9/1/20 to 2/28/214.003.002.00
17Boy, (30-36 months) 9/1/20 to 2/28/214.003.002.00