A popular Marion County Fair event will be returning for the 2023 fair. The baby contest will be held on Sunday, July 16th from 2-4 p.m. in Dyer-Hudson Hall. The event is for newborns through 24 months, and includes categories for cutest smile, chubbiest cheeks, cutest boy outfit, cutest girl outfit, and more. The Marion County Extension Office hosts the contest and registration is set for 1:30 p.m. the day of the event. For more information about the baby contest, contact the extension office at (641) 842-2014.