Upcoming events

Register here
WHEN:                                             
Saturday, July 18, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am                 
 
WHERE:
Old Smokey City Park Lions Pavilion
 
OPEN TO REED-CUSTER DISTRICT 255U RESIDENTS ONLY
Age Categories: 0-3 months, 4-7 months, 8-11 months, 12-15 months, 16-19 months, and 20-24 months

Judging: Children will be judged on personality, appearance and general disposition.

Winners:

- First Place winners will receive a trophy, a 1st Place ribbon, and a certificate of participation.

- Second & Third Place winners will receive a winner ribbon and a certificate of participation.

- All other entries will receive certificates of participation along with a participant ribbon.

- First place winners from each age category will be invited to participate in the Summerfest parade the following day. Details will be given to the winners at the Baby Contest.

How to Register:

Copy, paste and print entry form & send completed form & $10.00 entry fee per child to:

          Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition

          Attn: Baby Contest

          P.O. Box 123

          Braidwood, IL. 60408

OR:

Register and pay online beginning on June 15, 2026.

All entries must be received before midnight Friday, July 10, 2026. No late entries or sign-ups on the day of the contest will be accepted.

The Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition and the Braidwood Lions Club will not be held responsible for lost or misdirected mail.

Check In & Judging Schedule:

0 - 3 mos: Check in: 9:45 AM - Judging 10-10:10 AM

4 - 7 mos: Check In 10:00 AM - Judging 10:15-10:25 AM

8 - 11 mos: Check In 10:15 AM - Judging 10:30-10:40 AM

12 - 15 mos: Check In 10:30 AM - Judging 10:45-10:55 AM

16-19 mos: Check In 10:45 AM - Judging 11:00-11:10 AM

20-24 mos: Check In 11:00 AM - Judging 11:15-11:25 AM

Remember: Proof of residency in the Reed-Custer School District will be required at time of Check In (ie. Driver's license, utility bill, rent receipt, water bill, etc.)

For more information, please call the BAHCC office at 815-390-5024 & leave a message for a return phone call or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.