Pretty Baby River Rec Contests
June 12, 2026
Ariel Opera House
426 Second Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio
Check in starts at 5:15pm, Contests start at 6:00pm
Welcome to the Pretty Baby River Rec Contests! We are excited to have you join us. Girls and Boys ages zero through preschool students are welcome to participate. Age is determined by a participants age on the day of the event.
What's new about this year's contests is it will be held in conjunction with the Firecracker, Young Miss, Miss, and Ms. River Rec Pageant weekend. The Gallipolis River Rec Festival is now only a one-day event, it makes it nearly impossible to hold this event without conflicting with other events the GRR Committee has planned for that day or starting it at 7:30am that morning. Also, having it at this facility helps us to avoid the heat, potential rain, and humidity. So, we have chosen to have it in a beautiful venue with great lighting, air conditioning, and plenty of seating.
Contestants should wear a red, white, and/or blue outfit of their choice and be assisted on stage by an adult. Winners are chosen based on personality and stage presence. Judge's decisions are final. Once winners are announced in each age division, winners may leave.
This is a fun way to represent your community and make appearances throughout the year at other festivals or fairs.
Age divisions are as follows for each girl and boy category:
0 - 3 months
4 - 6 months
7 - 9 months
10 - 12 months
13 - 15 months
16 - 18 months
19 - 23 months
Two Years
Three Years
*Four Years and in preschool
(*If a participant is 4 years old and in kindergarten, he or she should compete in the Firecracker River Rec Pageant. To learn more about that event, click HERE.)
GUEST ADMISSION
Admission for guests is free for the Pretty Baby Contests.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
Registration deadline is May 15 with a registration fee for participants of $10 each. However, participants may continue to register until June 1 but with a registration fee of $15 each.