All Pups Invited To Strut Their Stuff At New Lenox's Puppy Beauty Pageant

NEW LENOX, IL — Calling all dogs! A crowd favorite feature of New Lenox's Food Fight: Taco Fest is casting a wider net for cuteness.

The event's usually breed-specific Chihuahua beauty pageant this year is open to all breeds and any age, rebranded as the Puppy Beauty Pageant. The pageant takes place during Food Fight: Taco Fest, set for Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pups walk the red carpet at the New Lenox Commons at 2 p.m.

"Furry contestants of all breeds are welcome to participate and strut their fluff!" the Village said.

Pups and their owners do not need to live in New Lenox to participate.

Judging will now take place across three categories:

1. Small Breed (25 pounds and under)
2. Medium Breed (25-50 pounds)
3. Large Breed (50 pounds and up)

Please note that contestants are limited to 10 pups per category.

Registration for the Puppy Beauty Pageant—again, dogs of all ages welcome—is now open and is due no later than Thursday, July 16. To register your pup, visit the event's website.

If your plans change after registering and you are no longer able to participate, contact Annabelle Andrews as soon as possible by emailing aandrews@newlenox.net.