Edmunds County Tribune -

The Ipswich Commercial Club will sponsor the Little Miss and Mister Ipswich contest during 2018 Trail Days.

This year’s candidates are:

Girls: Isabella Galbraith, age 5, daughter of Joe and Lacey Galbraith; Charlee Kessler, age 5, daughter of Justin and Jackie Kessler; Selah Patch, age 6, daughter of Jason Patch and Cassidy Patch; Luci Fuller, age 5, daughter of Justin and Lindsey Fuller; Layla Fuller, age 5, daughter of Justin and Lindsey Fuller; Brooke Braun, age 5, daughter of Russell and Lisa Braun; Margaret Geditz, age 5, daughter of Tony and Rhonda Geditz

Boys: Jaxson Horst, age 5, son of Tracy Horst and Josh Horst; Tucker Habeck, age 4, son of Eric and Shantel Habeck; Alec Holien, age 5, son of Ryan and Kelsey Holien; and Oliver Dana, age 5, son of Brandon and Stephanie Dana.

The event kicks off with a picnic just for the participants at the 4-H Building on Friday evening. The kids will enjoy a free meal and make a craft. Judges will observe the children, and score them based on personality, kindness and participation.

The girls and boys will ride on an entry in the Trail Days parade on Saturday morning.

The public is invited to attend the crowning of the new Little Miss and Mister at the Bandshell on Main Street following the parade. All participants will receive a gift for participating after the coronation.