Smiles, giggles and curious expressions filled the stage Sunday as babies ages 9 to 12 months competed in the 2026 Porter County Fair's annual Cutest Baby Contest. Families cheered on the young contestants as they showed off their personalities, from shy grins to cheerful waves.
Browse the gallery for highlights from the 9- to 12-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair.
A contestant participates in the 9- to 12-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest during the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
SuElen Rivera, The Times
A contestant smiles during the 9- to 12-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
SuElen Rivera, The Times
A contestant looks out at the crowd during the 9- to 12-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
SuElen Rivera, The Times
Contestants and their families gather for a group photo following the 9- to 12-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest during the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
SuElen Rivera, The Times
A contestant takes in the sights during the 9- to 12-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
SuElen Rivera, The Times
A contestant reacts while participating in the 9- to 12-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
SuElen Rivera, The Times
A contestant shares a moment with a parent during the 9- to 12-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
SuElen Rivera, The Times
A contestant looks out at the crowd during the 9- to 12-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
