The 2019 Sumpter Country Fest will be held from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27.
The Cutest Baby Contest is an annual feature at the festival. The contest is open to residents from Belleville and nearby communities. Babies from newborn through age three are eligible.
Winners are selected by votes from visitors at the fair. First, second, and third prizes are awarded for the cutest baby boy and girl entrees, and all contestants are awarded a participation ribbon and stuffed toy.
To enter a child, submit a picture up to 5×7 inches in size, along with an application form. The application forms are available at the Sumpter Township Hall on Sumpter Road, the Belleville-Area Independent office at 152 Main Street in Belleville, and at other area businesses.
The applications may be mailed to Sumpter Township Hall, Attn: Baby Contest, 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111. Applications are requested as soon as possible, but no later than May 22.
If you have any questions about the contest or if you would like to have an application mailed to you, call Virginia Belinski at (734) 461-6630.
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