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10-year-old's Joe Dirt tribute wins Pennsylvania Farm Show mullet contest

2026-01-12 By Main Street Independent

Illustration accompanying article: 10-year-old's Joe Dirt tribute wins Pennsylvania Farm Show mullet contest
  • ‘Joe Dirt’ tribute takes top prize in Pennsylvania Farm Show mullet contest
  • ‘Joe Dirt’ tribute takes top prize in Pennsylvania Farm Show mullet contest
  • HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A packed crowd celebrated the much-maligned but enduring mullet hairstyle Monday in a contest at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.
  • Contestants were evaluated for the style of their cut, any props or accessories, their presentation and their overall sense of commitment, said judge Brittany Goldberg.
  • “This is for fun,” said Goldberg, owner of Heavy Metal Hair Salon in Philadelphia. “It’s about the camaraderie and everyone having a laugh and a good time.”
  • AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a contest celebrating the much-maligned, but enduring mullet hairstyle.

Sources

  1. Mullet celebrated in Pennsylvania Farm Show contest

    Associated Press · Jan 12, 2026

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