By Martha Jacob –The Ohio Rural Heritage Festival is set to kick off this week.
One of the biggest events is the baby show, held each year on the main stage on Front Street at the Ohio Rural Heritage Festival held in Ripley.
But somehow winners are indeed chosen among dozens of applicants.
Registration for the Baby Show begins at 9 a.m. and the show will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 according to Ronda Pendland, treasurer of te Ohio Rural Heritage Association.
“Some of the most beautiful children anywhere are brought out to participate in this Baby Show,” Pendland said with a chuckle, “We always have a great turnout for this show, and it is so enjoyable.”
Pendland said the Baby Show is a casual wear event and kids will be judged on personality and natural beauty. No make-up or pageant dresses please.
“The show itself will begin at 10 a.m. on the main stage,” she said. “We would like to encourage all parents to dress the kids in costumes reflecting our rural heritage.”
Classes in the Baby Show for girls include:
• 0 to 3 months
• 3 to 6 months
• 6 to 9 months
• 9 to 12 months
• 1-2 years
• Little Miss- 3 to 5 years old
The show for boys includes:
• 0 to 3 months
• 3 to 6 months
• 6 to 9 months
• 9 to 12 months
• 1 to 2 years
• Little Mister 3 to 5 years old
Registration fees for all groups is only $10.
“It’s a lot of fun watching these children just stand there and look adorable,” Pendland said. “Please come out and join us for all the events going in throughout the festival.
(Vendors and artisans will be accepted right up to opening events. Please call (937- 392-4369 for more information.)