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Mullet Contest at the Iowa State Fair

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Mullet Contest at the Iowa State Fair

When
Aug 15th, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Where
3000 East Grand AvenueDes MoinesIA

Think you’ve got the ultimate mullet? Show off your style and compete for the title of best mullet at the Iowa State Fair! Contestants will have the chance to win a ribbon and a food voucher presented by Pioneer Wagon & Waffle Chix.

Registration is onsite the day of the event from 10-11 am at the MidAmerican Energy Stage. No pre-registration is required.

Men, women, and children are all welcome to participate! Contestants will hit the stage and impress both the judges and the crowd with their best mullet.

Pioneer Wagon’s featured item is the Scotch Egg: a hard-boiled egg on a stick, wrapped in seasoned sausage, rolled in breadcrumbs, and cooked to perfection. It’s made with Iowa-sourced eggs and meat!

Waffle Chix is introducing the Loaded Breakfast Sausage Waffle Stick — a Belgian waffle with sausage baked inside, topped with sausage gravy, real bacon, and cheese, all served on a stick!

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