Does your mullet have what it takes to be the crowd favorite? A mullet contest will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, in conjunction with the truck pull in the Great Smokies Arena. The winner will be determined by judges plus cheers of the audience assembled for the truck pull. Anyone with a mullet is invited to step into the ring. There will be four age groups: kids, teens, adult and “over the hill,” plus a grand champion. Registration table onsite.Haywood County Fair

Best of Ages 10 & under

Best of the Hill (Over 65)

Premium Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th place awards for Categories 1-5, One Best in show overall for the Mullet Competition

Mullet is a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short at the front and sides, but left long at the back. Mullets are measured from the bottom of the ear lobe to the end of the longest follicle that hangs naturally (meaning not stretched).

All Mullets must be one grown by the participant themselves, no fake hair, wigs, extensions, or artificial hair will be accepted for categories 1-4.

The "best fake mullet" category will allow artificial hair, wigs, and or extensions. The fake hair category will allow artificial hair BUT the Judges encourage added details and personalization to the fake hair-do in order to be considered as a winner for the category.

It is not expected, but encouraged to try to include the Haywood County Fair 2022 Theme into your hair-do if possible. This can help add on ‘dazzle points” when being judged. nThe 2022 theme is "Bake it, Make it, Grow it, Sew it, Show it."

During the day of competition, it is encouraged to come in “costume” and stage presence ready! This will also help add to a competitor’s points!

Beauty Shots: Will be taken upon your arrival to check in, so be Camera Ready! We are creating a “Year Book” of Hair, so be prepared for your shot!

Competitors cannot enter in more than one class within one category.

How the Mullet Will be Judged:

The overall length, width, girth, and density(fullness) of the hair. Mullets are measured

The graduation, taper, angle and thickness of individual hair follicles; the precise grooming (fly away hairs), sheen and symmetry of the hair style.

Style & Presentation - 30 points

Does the Mullet style fit the individual? Does it compliment the individual’s overall style? These are considerations for the judges. How is the wearer of the hair’s attitude, attention to the crowd, attire or overall look?

During the day of competition, you may earn up to 25 more points through dazzle, how you portray yourself and hairstyle. Through Costume, and stage presence. The judges will be looking for individuals whose hairstyle reflects their hairs personality, individual’s personality and costumes personality. Come dressed and ready to dazzle yourself across stage!

Strut your stuff, show your hairittude! Your 30 second stage walk can make or break you here! Hair flips and stare downs encouraged! Let’s see what you got!

Each competitor has the opportunity to earn up to 100 points total, the highest points will win in each category, and be placed 1st-4th. Ties will be Determined during the competition by stage presence and audience help.

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