PHOTOS | 18- to 24-month-olds compete in Porter County Fair's Cutest Baby Contest
The oldest contestants in the Porter County Fair's Cutest Baby Contest brought plenty of energy to the stage Sunday during the 18- to 24-month division.
From confident walks and playful waves to spontaneous adventures across the stage, the toddlers kept families and spectators smiling throughout the competition.
A contestant keeps a parent close during the 18- to 24-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
A contestant in the 18- to 24-month division explores the stage during the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
A contestant and parent share a laugh during the 18- to 24-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
A contestant flashes a smile while participating in the 18- to 24-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest during the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
A contestant keeps a parent close during the 18- to 24-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
Contestants and their families gather for a group photo following the 18- to 24-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest during the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
A contestant heads off in their own direction during the 18- to 24-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
A contestant flashes a smile while participating in the 18- to 24-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest during the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
A contestant in the 18- to 24-month division explores the stage during the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
A contestant in the 18- to 24-month division explores the stage during the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
A contestant heads off in their own direction during the 18- to 24-month division of the Cutest Baby Contest at the 2026 Porter County Fair on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Porter County.
