Better Baby Contest

This year’s contest will be held on
October 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the
Franklinton Primary School Auditorium.

Registration will be held on the following dates
from 2-4 PM in the Homemakers Building:
• September 20
• September 27
• October 4

** Final Registration: October 11th from 2-5 PM
in the Homemakers Building**

Parents will need to provide the child’s birth certificate and proof of Washington Parish residency (electric, gas, or water bill, etc.) WIC/Food Stamps are acceptable. NO cell phone bills will be accepted. The parents or legal guardian’s name must be printed on the proof of residency, along with the address. If you are not the child’s biological parent, please provide us with legal proof of guardianship.

*No pageant dresses or suits and ties

The age groups are as follows:
6-9 months boys & girls
9-12 months boys & girls
12-18 months boys & girls
18-24 months boys & girls
6-36 months twins

  • The child must be 6 months old on or before the day of the contest to enter and must not yet be 2 years old on or before the day of the contest.

  • Twins/Multiples must be 6 months old on or before the day of the contest but not yet 36 months old on or before the day of the contest.