Virginia’s Cutest Baby 2027
You already know your baby is the cutest in the Commonwealth—now it’s time to share the magic! Upload your favorite photo, pick a category, and submit your entry in under two minutes. It’s quick, easy, and the first step toward crowning Virginia’s next little star.
What Your Baby Could Win
Winning comes with more than bragging rights!
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A feature in the January/February issue of Virginia Living, plus spotlights on VirginiaLiving.com and social
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A custom faux Virginia Living magazine cover starring your little one
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A two-night family getaway at Massanutten Resort with waterpark passes
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A professional portrait session with Beatific Visions Photography, plus a gallery of 20+ edited images
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A Virginia Living winner's swag bag packed with goodies from our contest partners, including a Virginia Living + Children's Hospital Foundation branded item
Plus, the Toddler category's highest vote-getter takes home a custom hand-painted portrait by Virginia artist David Cochran.
See the full prize list on our contest home page.
Baby Boy Gallery
Baby Girl Gallery
Toddler Boy Gallery
Toddler Girl Gallery
How It Works
Three steps. That's it.
1. Submit Choose their category
2. Upload one photo of your little one and fill out the required information. Free, fast, no strings attached.
3. Vote Once voting opens, share your entry with everyone you know. Be a top vote getter in your group and move forward through 3 rounds from the Qualifiers to the Grand Finale!
Win Top vote-getters in each category win the title, a feature in Virginia Living, and prizes from our contest partners.
REFERRAL PROGRAM: Once you submit, you'll get your own referral code. Get 5 friends to enter using it, and you'll earn 30 free votes when voting opens. More on that in your confirmation email.
KEY DATES
- September 14 — Entries open
- October 31, 10:00 PM ET — Entry deadline
- November 2 — Voting opens
- November 30 — Voting closes
- January 2027 — Winners announced in Virginia Living
Before You Submit
A few things to know:
- Entering is free. Virginia residents only.
- One photo per child. Photo guidelines are in our full Contest Rules.
- You'll get a confirmation email once your entry is in.
- Full eligibility requirements and official rules are available [here].
Quick Questions
- Is it really free to enter?
Yes. Entry is completely free. Voting is where the fun (and the competition) happens. - Can I enter more than one child?
Yes, you can enter more than one. - What happens after I submit?
You'll get a confirmation email right away. Once voting opens November 2, you'll get your personal entry link to start sharing.
Ready?
Your baby's been the cutest since day one. Time for Virginia to agree.
Once you're in, spread the word. Share the contest with your friends and family, tag @virginialiving, and use #VLcutestbaby27.
Step 1. Choose Your Category
Baby Boy
Open to boys born between March 14, 2025 to September 14, 2026
Baby Girl
Open to girls born between March 14, 2025 to September 14, 2026
Toddler Girl
Open to girls born between September 14, 2023 to March 13, 2025
Toddler Boy
Open to boys born between September 14, 2023 to March 13, 2025
