Little Cousin Jasper Lil’ King & Queen Contest

Newsmakers with Russ Martin

Little Cousin Jasper Lil' King Queen Contest

This year’s 50th festival will be September 6, 7 and 8, at Potawatomi Park, in Rensselaer, but the Lil’ King & Queen Contest is August 29, with a deadline to enter August 22. Festival Vice President Mary Jo Casey, talks about how to register, eligibility, and more.

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