May 16, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Prettiest baby contest added to St. Joseph Festival

Iota Sigma wants to find the prettiest baby in St. Joseph.

The sorority is hosting a pretty baby contest on Aug. 10 at 9 a.m. at the St. Joseph United Methodist Church.

Registration opens at 8:15 a.m. and the contest starts at 9 a.m.

The contest is open to boy and girls ages 0 to 48 months. The first place babies will receive a trophy.
Entry fee is $10.

Parking for the event will be at the St. Joseph United Methodist Church and behind Jack Flash.

By Nora Maberry July 19, 2024

in Community Events

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