Fair Baby Show deadline set Aug. 23

Entries must be postmarked by Saturday, Aug. 23 for participation in the annual Warren County Fair Baby Show getting under way Sept. 10 at 3:30 p.m. in front of the grandstands.

Joining the American Association of University Women as business sponsors are Baby and Me, Your Tot To Teen and J.C. Penney. Entry forms may be obtained from these business locations.

There will be a $25 fee for each baby registered, payable when the form and photograph are mailed to McMinnville Branch AAUW, P.O. Box 7053, McMinnville, Tenn. 37111.

Judging will be based on appearance, 35 percent; behavior, 35 percent; cuteness and personality, 30 percent. Age groups for boys, girls and twins are as follows: 6 to 12 months, 12 to 18 months, 18 to 24 months, 24 to 30 months and 30 to 36 months.

A trophy, rosette and crown will be awarded to the Best All-around Girl, Best All-around Boy and Best All-around Twins. First, second and third place trophies will be awarded in each individual age division. There are no monetary prizes given.

A child cannot have reached his or her third birthday. For further information, please pick up an entry form or check the Fair Book now available at area banks and other businesses.