Stawell Agricultural Society is giving all show-goers an early heads-up to let their hair down – there will be a mullet competition at this year’s annual event.

President of the home craft committee Donna Holden said she first heard of the idea when she was shown a flyer from another show.

“I said we are rolling with that – I’m going to give it a go,” Mrs Holden said.

“Some of the young men I’ve approached said they’ve seen the competitions at B and S Balls, and they’ve been popular.”

There will be a range of sections to enter, from age zero to five years, six to 12 years, 13 to 17 years, and men’s and women’s.

Mrs Holden said she and her husband Anthony would sponsor the section.

“We will offer cash prizes for categories such as best women’s, best men’s, longest mullet, and the sporting team challenge,” she said.

Mullets will be judged following the opening of the show and the tiny tots and show ambassador competitions. 

“We welcome everyone to come along and enter – we have a friend coming from Melbourne for it, and my husband is growing his longer too,” Mrs Holden said.

“We hope to bring a variety of people to the show that wouldn’t normally come.

“I’m excited to have it as part of our show.”

The October 26 show will feature many traditional attractions, such as a gold mines display, food and drink vans, Country Fire Authority, State Emergency Service, sideshow alley, showbags, and displays by local kindergartens and childcare centres.

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