The Little Mr & Miss Hickory contest will be held this year. The contest is open to any Colfax-Perry Township Resident, ages 2-6 years old. Each contestant will be required to sign up no later than July 24th. A photo no larger than 4x6 shall be turned in with the registration form. The forms are to be turned in at the library. 

Once the deadline has come, each contestant's photo will be placed on a container, with name and age written on it. A container will be placed in the following business around Colfax:

Patrons to each business will put money into their favorite contestant's container. The containers will then be picked up prior to the the festival's start and the money for each contestant will be tallied. The boy and girl contestants with the most money will be declared the winners. The money raised will go towards festival activities.

On Friday night of OHD, August 7th, at 6:00 PM at the main stage, each contestant should be present (by 5:45 PM) and will be asked various question by MC, Duane Blacker. After talking to all of the contestants, Little Mr Hickory and Little Miss Hickory will be announced.

The following day, Little Mr & Miss Hickory will be the Grand Marshal's of the parade. They will also receive two free meals at the Fish Fry at the Firehouse and two free passes for both the  Truck & Tractor Pull and Mud Sling in the Park (Compliments of the Perry Twp Fire Dept). A gift baket is also planned. Contact Lora Woodard or Christina Blacker (765-242-0874)