Here's your chance to shine.
Welcome, creators and showstoppers!
The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair is packed with amazing contests for everyone, including YOU. Bake mouthwatering treats, craft stunning art, show off your glorious mullet and much more. Pick your favorite contest, unleash your skills, and make your mark. Don't wait—choose your favorite and sign up!
Quick Links to Our Contests
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Get your rolling pins, open the flour and get ready to BAKE!
Entry Information:
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Contest Begins: Saturday, September 6 at 12:00
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Submission Drop-Off: Saturday, September 6 at 11:30
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Winners will be announced at the end of the event
Categories:
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Cakes: Layered, sheet, bundt, or specialty cakes.
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Brownies & Bars: Fudgy, cakey, or creative brownie/bar varieties.
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Pies: Fruit, nut, custard, or cream pies.
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Breads: Yeast breads, quick breads, savory or sweet.
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Other Baked Goods: Cookies, muffins, scones, tarts, cupcakes, etc.
General Rules:
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All entries must be homemade—no store-bought, box mixes, or frozen doughs.
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Each participant may enter one item per category.
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Submit at least 6 servings of each entry for judging.
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Entries must be submitted on a disposable plate, pan, or tray. (No return of dishes.)
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Cakes and pies must be complete and not cut prior to judging.
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Each entry must include:
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A label with your name and phone number on the bottom of the dish
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A separate index card with:
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Name of baked good
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Category entered
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Allergy info (e.g. contains nuts, dairy-free, gluten-free)
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All entries become the property of the contest and may be used for public tasting after
judging.
Judging Criteria (1–10 Points Each)
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Appearance & Presentation
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Creativity / Originality
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Texture
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Taste / Flavor Balance
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Overall Impression
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Total Possible Score: 50 points
Awards
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1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Ribbons in each category
When: Saturday, Sept. 6 at 12:00 pm
Where: At the Chatt. Mountain Fair
The My County 99.3 WCON Talent Show
Sometimes, a big star is born in a small town.
Just ask Taylor Swift.
Show us what you've got.
Sponsored by My Country 99.3 WCON
and 107.7 The Breeze.
The My Country 99.3 WCON Talent Show will be held on Saturday, September 6 and feature 3 different age categories for this year’s competition.
Ages 12 and Under
Registrations taken until Sat, Sept. 6 at 1:00 pm
Competition begins at 2:00 pm
Ages 13–19
Registrations taken until Sat, Sept. 6 at 1:00 pm
Competition begins at 2:00 pm
Ages 20 and above
Registrations taken until Sat, Sept. 6 at 3:00 PM
Competition begins at 4:00 PM
Contestants are strongly urged to pre-register,
as only the first 15 registrants in each age category will be accepted.
Please, click on the button below to fill out to register for the talent show.
All contestants must bring their own CD’s (labeled), keyboards, etc.
PLEASE NOTE:
All winners should be available to return to the Fair on Wed, Sept. 10 at 5:30 PM
to perform at least 3 numbers.
You may print a copy a copy of the regisration form and mail it to:
MY Country 99.3 WCON
PO Box 100
Cornelia, GA 30531
Applications may also be dropped off at the My Country 99.3 WCON studios at:
540 N Main St
Cornelia, GA
30531
Please contact Debbie at 706-778-2241 with any questions.
Here's YOUR chance to be a small-town SUPERSTAR!
Show us what you've got at the CMF Karaoke Showdown. It's simple. Every contestant will be given 1-10 score based on the following categories:
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Mic Magic: Did they hit the right notes, stay on pitch, and slay those vocals?
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Star Power: Stage presence! Did they strut, pose, or vibe like they owned the place?
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Song Swagger: Was the song choice bold, fun, or perfectly matched to their energy?
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Crowd Hypemeter: Did the audience clap, cheer, sing along, or get on their feet?
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Total Wow Factor: Was it unforgettable? Funny? Emotional? Unexpectedly awesome?
Bonus points may also be awarded for the following:
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Best Dressed: Costume game on point!
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Most Unexpected Song: They went there... and made it work!
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Funniest Performance: Whether on purpose or not—it had us in stitches!
If there's a tie, the contestant with the highest "Crowd Hypemeter" score wins.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We will supply the music. You DON'T need to bring your own music. Tell us the song your song and our DJ will play it for you.
The TOP 3 winners will receive a prize!
1st Place: $100 Walmart Gift Card
2nd Place: $50 Walmart Gift Card
3rd Place: $25 Walmart Gift Card
When: Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7:00 pm
Where: At the Chatt. Mountain Fair
Roll up your sleeves and get ready for a throw down!
Hey, you! Ready to unleash your inner powerhouse and dominate the Chattahoochee Hay Bale Throwdown? This ain’t no kiddie game. If you think you've got what it takes to throw down with the best, you better start working out now because you don't want to look bad in front of a roaring crowd. Sign up now (or watch somebody else steal the show).
Here's what you need to know:
Contest Rules:
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You must be at least 16 years old or have a parent/guardian present.
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You will be throwing a standard hay bale.
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Every contestant gets 2 throws.
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All contestants must conduct themselves in a safe and sportsmanlike manner.
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Every contestant must be physically capable and fit to participate.
Winner gets an Igloo 100 Quart Cooler!
(A $97 value!)
When: Saturday, Sept. 6 at 4:00 pm
Where: At the Chatt. Mountain Fair
Warm up that squeal for the 2nd annual Hog Calling Contest!
If you think you've got what it takes to get the hogs running, you can't miss the 2nd annual CMF Hog Calling Contest. No props, no gimmicks, just you and what the good Lord gave you. We want you to show us and the crowd your best hog call to make us all go wild. Here's what you need to know about the contest:
The Rules:
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This is a fun and family-friendly competition.
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You're allowed to use only your voice—no props, sound effects, or recordings.
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Keep your performance respectful and suitable for all ages.
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Judging is based on volume, creativity, authenticity, and crowd reaction.
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The judges’ decision is final.
When: Saturday, Sept. 6 at 6:00 pm
Where: At the Chatt. Mountain Fair
Habersham County Farm Bureau Women's Committee
2025 Canning Contest
When to Drop Off Your Canned Goods:
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September 4 between 4pm - 7pm
When to Pick Up Your Canned Goods:
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September 14 between 2pm - 4pm
Divisions:
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Youth Division: For ages 6-17 years-old
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Adult Division: For ages 18+
How to Label Your Canned Goods:
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All entries must have an index card with the name of the canned item and recipe, including processing method and time.
Categories:
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Vegetables: Green beans, peas/beans, salsa, tomatoes, soup, tomato juice, sauces, misc. veggies
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Pickles: Dill, sweet, relish, peppers, fruit, bread & butter, misc.
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Fruits: Apples, peaches, fruit sauces, pie filling, misc.
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Jams & Jellies: Jams, jellies, butters, preserves, misc.
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Meats & Meat Products: Meats, meat products
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Misc.: Other misc. items
Guidelines:
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Exhibitors may exhibit one entry per category. Extra items may be entered for display only.
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Entries must be canned according to standard recommended practices.
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ALL RINGS MUST BE REMOVED. We do not open food. Exhibitors will be assigned a number to identify their jars.
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If entries are less than 3 per category, ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded according to the quality of canned goods with one prize awarded per entry.
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COMPETITORS MUST SPECIFY WHICH CATEGORY THEY WANT TO ENTER.
CASH PRIZES & RIBBONS WILL BE AWARDED
FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 3D PLACES!
BONUS PRIZE $100
All 1st place division winners will be entered for a $100 cash prize!
ITEMS NOT PICKED UP ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 WILL BE AVAILABLE ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 16 AT THE HABERSHAM FARM BUREAU OFFICE
Habersham County Farm Bureau, 3395 Camp Creek Rd, Mt. Airy, GA 30563 - (706) 776-6739
When: Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7:00 pm
Where: At the Chatt. Mountain Fair
Unleash Your Inner Champion at the CMF Wheelbarrow Race!
Get ready to ignite your adrenaline as you team up with a partner for a wild, heart-pounding dash on a rugged course—push, ride, and switch roles and outpace the competition! Here's what you need to know to be a part of this glorious race:
Team Requirements:
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Each team must have two participants: one rider and one pusher.
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Open to ages 10 and up.
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Teams may be same-age or mixed ages. Younger riders are allowed but must be able to safely ride.
Race Guidelines:
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Wheelbarrows will be provided (personal wheelbarrows not allowed).
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Race course will be marked with a start line, turning point, and finish line.
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Each team must complete the full course.
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One team member rides inside the wheelbarrow while the other pushes.
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At the halfway point, teams must switch roles (rider becomes pusher and vice versa).
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The fastest team to cross the finish line wins!
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If a rider falls out, the team must stop and reset before continuing.
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All participants must wear closed-toe shoes (no sandals or flip-flops).
Disqualifications & Safety:
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Unsportsmanlike conduct or unsafe behavior = disqualification.
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No intentional bumping, blocking, or interfering with other teams.
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Judges' decisions are final.
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Helmets optional but encouraged for younger participants.
When: Sunday, Sept. 7 at 2:00 pm
Where: At the Chatt. Mountain Fair
It's a sticky, sweet watermelon eating frenzy showdown!
Don't just sit there drooling, head to the store and buy 20 beautiful watermelons because you're going to need the practice if you want to be the dripping faced champion of the CMF Watermelon Eating Contest. And hey, even if you don't win, it's an excuse to eat delicious watermelon. Here's what you need to know before you sign up:
The Rules:
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Watermelon slices or wedges will be provided to each contestant.
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Contestants must eat their slice as quickly as possible—hands behind your back!
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First person to completely finish their watermelon (no visible red fruit left) and raise their head is the winner.
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If there's a tie, a second round will be held.
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Watermelon must be swallowed—no stuffing your cheeks and holding it!
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No touching, pushing, or interfering with other contestants.
Disqualifications:
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Using hands.
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Dropping food off the table on purpose.
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Cheating or unsafe behavior.
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Vomiting (automatic disqualification).
When: Sunday, Sept. 7 at 5:00 pm
Where: At the Chatt. Mountain Fair
Do you have what it takes to be the biscuit-eating boss?
If you've got an appetite for victory, listen up. Stew-N-Que is baking a big, beautiful, buttery bunch of buttermilk biscuits, and it's your chance to stuff your face and claim victory. This ain’t for those with weak stomachs. If you've got a big appetite and you're ready to leave the competition choking on crumbs, sign up and devour these fluffy biscuits like a champion.
Here's what you need to know:
Eligibility:
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Open to ages 12 and up.
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Limited number of participants—first-come, first-served.
Objective:
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Eat as many biscuits as possible in the given time limit.
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Water will be provided, but gravy, butter, or sauces are not allowed.
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Biscuits must be fully swallowed to count.
Format:
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Contestants have 5 minutes to eat as many biscuits as possible.
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Hands only—no stuffing pockets or hiding biscuits!
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No outside food or drinks allowed.
Scoring:
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One biscuit = one point.
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Partially eaten biscuits at the buzzer will not count.
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In the case of a tie, a 1-minute “chew-off” will determine the winner.
Disqualifications:
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Vomiting, cheating, or unsafe behavior will result in immediate disqualification.
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Judge's decisions are final.
Clean-up:
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Please be respectful and help keep the area clean.
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Trash cans and napkins will be provided.
Sponsored by Stew-N-Que restaurant, located in Baldwin.
When: Sat. Sept. 13 at 12:00 noon
Where: At the Chatt. Mountain Fair
Strap on Junior's racing diaper and get ready to burn rubber!
Unleash your infant's inner champion at the CMF Diaper Dash, a competition to find out who's the fastest crawler around. If your little one has lightning-fast knees and the eye of the tiger (or just a really adorable waddle), this is their time to shine! Here's what you need to know about the contest:
Eligibility:
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Babies must be between 6–18 months old and must not be able to walk unassisted. If they take steps during the race, they’ll be disqualified (but still get lots of cheers!).
Race Format:
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Babies will race on a soft, designated track.
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Each baby must have an adult family member or friend at the starting line and another at the finish line for encouragement. If only one adult is available, a designated volunteer can assist at either end upon request.
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Parents can use toys, stuffed animals, or silly faces, but NO food or electronics (sorry, no YouTube videos to lure them in!).
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No Pushing or Carrying. Babies must move on their own—no helping hands!
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If no baby reaches the finish line within 2 minutes, the baby closest to the finish wins.
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Judges’ Decisions Are Final. Our panel of baby-race experts will determine the winner.
1st place will receive a $100 gift card for Walmart!
When: Sat. Sept. 13 at 2:00 pm
Where: At the Chatt. Mountain Fair
Hey kids! Ready to unleash your creative genius?
Jump into 4-H’s eight epic contests that’ll push your skills to the max! Build mind-blowing Lego creations, snap photos that steal the show, design mini posters that pop, construct egg towers that defy gravity, and more! Show the world what you’re made of—dive in, create, and let your talents shine! Click the links below for rules and sign-up.
Youth Photography
Youth Lego
What Can You Do
with a Boot?
Arts & Crafts
Mini Poster
Pumpkin Decorating
Egg Tower Challenge
Cupcake Decorating
Miss Chattahoochee Pageant
If You've Ever Looked at Your Little Girl and Thought, "She Deserves to Shine…"
Then the Miss Chattahoochee 2025 Pageant is where she belongs.
When your daughter steps onto a stage, wearing a beautiful dress, eyes wide with excitement, and a tiara sparkling above her smile—she’s not just playing dress-up. She’s learning confidence. She’s feeling special. And she’s remembering, for the rest of her life, “That moment when I felt like a queen.”
This isn't some glitzy, over-the-top TV drama. This is a good old-fashioned county fair pageant—the kind where small-town charm meets big smiles, proud parents, and pure-hearted fun.
Join us on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Habersham County Fairgrounds for the Miss Chattahoochee 2025 Pageant.
Click the link below to learn more and sign up.
Business in the Front, Party in the Back!
Get ready to tease it high, spray it stiff, and let that glorious mullet fly free at the first annual Hayes Automotive Mullet Contest—happening during the 50th Annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 4:00 pm!
Whether you've got a majestic Mississippi Mudflap, a righteous Kentucky Waterfall, or just a baby mullet still learning to fly—THIS is your moment to shine.
Grand Prize: $300 Cold, Hard Cash
Get ready to tease it high, spray it stiff, and let that glorious mullet fly free at the first annual Hayes Automotive Mullet Contest—happening during the 50th Annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 4:00 pm!
Whether you've got a majestic Mississippi Mudflap, a righteous Kentucky Waterfall, or just a baby mullet still learning to fly—THIS is your moment to shine.
Bring your best hair game and prepare to be judged (lovingly) by people who truly appreciate follicle freedom, and maybe you'll win the grand prize of $300 cold, hard cash from our friends at Hayes Automotive.
WARNING: Side effects may include sudden popularity, spontaneous air guitar solos and a lifetime supply of high fives.
Tag your mullet-loving friends. It's about to get hairy.
Official Contest Rules
Eligibility: Open to all ages. Minors must have parental / guardian consent (yes, even the toddler mullets).
Mullets only: No wigs, weaves or clip-ins. This is about REAL, homegrown, God-blessed mullets.
Judging criteria:
Length & Flow: The longer and more majestic, the better. Let it whip in the wind.
Originality & Style: Creativity counts—think colors, spikes, zigzags, whatever your heart (and scalp) desires.
Overall Funny Factor: Make us laugh 'til we snort. Props and costumes are HIGHLY encouraged.
Confidence & Stage Presence: Strut that stage like it's a catwalk in a trailer park.
No Offensive Content: This is a family show, not a hair-raising scandal. Keep it fun and friendly.
Judges' decisions are final. No bribing the judges (unless it's with a tiny mullet wig for their pets—we might allow that).
Sign Up for the Mullet Contest Below
Happening during the 50th Annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 4:00 pm.