2026 Mullet Contest

Top Mullets Win State Fair Honors

Brave bearers of an iconic hair style often described as "business in the front and party in the back," put their coiffures to the test in the Mullet competition, judged Saturday, August 15, at the 2026 Iowa State Fair.

The iconic hair style features a short cut in the front, top, and sides, but is long in the back.

Best Overall
1st - Nathan Schade, Ames
2nd - Brecken Grigg, Central City
3rd - Barry Tucker, Davenport

Youth Division
1st – Weylan McKinney, Radcliffe

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The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country and the single largest event in the state. The Fair began over 170 years ago and is now considered one of the best events in the nation, attracting more than one million Fairgoers every year from all over the world. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University, just off the interstate and minutes from Downtown Des Moines. Fair Spirit, August 13-23, 2026. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.