Cutest baby face contest

On March 5 and 6, photographs will be taken for entry to the 15th Annual “Cutest Baby Face Contest” at Belz Factory Outlet World in Pigeon Forge to benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Photographs will be taken on March 5 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., and on March 6 from noon until 5 p.m. After all entry photographs are taken, voting will be held at Belz Factory Outlet World on March 18 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on March 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; each $1 equals 100 votes for a favorite baby photo. The child with the most votes wins, and the two runners-up will also be recognized. Winners will be announced at the “Baby Face Parade” at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, after final votes are tallied. The contest is open to children age 6 and younger, and participating children will have a 5x7 portrait taken by Gary Woods from Gary Woods Photography. Participants may pre-register for the event by completing a registration form available in the Center Court area inside Belz Factory Outlet World in Pigeon Forge. Pre-registration is also available by calling the Children’s Hospital Development Office at (865) 541-8441. The entry fee for registration is $7. The fee includes a choice of 5x7 portrait of the participant. This year, the “Cutest Little Baby Face” event will feature clowns, activities, goodies and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Sponsors for the “Cutest Baby Face Contest” are Belz Factory Outlet World, Gatlinburg Kiwanis Club, Sevierville Kiwanis Club and Gary Woods Photography. For more information, contact the Children’s Hospital Development Office at (865) 541-8441.