The 2026 Strawberry Festival will bring back the popular baby contest. This will be the festival’s second contest since its inception in 2025. It will be held on Saturday, June 13 at noon. It’ll be featured on the main stage at the Lane Place.
The contest is open to girls and boys residing in Montgomery County, IN. Categories include 0-12 month olds; 1-2 year olds; 3-4 year olds; and 5 year olds. Winners from each category will receive a sash. Applications are $7 per child and are due on Friday, May 22.
WCDQ had the chance to talk with Jewel Johnson about the baby contest. She is the primary organizer for this year. Listen to the full interview below.
To learn more about the 2026 Strawberry Festival Baby Contest and obtain applications, click or tap here. Questions about the baby contest can also be forwarded to Johnson at sfestbabycontest@gmail.com.
The 2026 Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival will be held on June 12 through June 14 on the historic Lane Place grounds in Crawfordsville. Learn more by clicking or tapping here.
Headline photo provided by the 2026 Strawberry Festival Committee.