Competitions
LA County Fair Afro & Mullet Throwdowns 2026
Saturday, May 23, 2026
5:00 PM in the Union Stage
Guidelines & Information:
- All Afro Throwdown and Mullet Throwdown 2026 entries must be completed online by end of day Thursday, May 14, 2026. Preregistration is required for all entries; no late entries accepted. All fees must be paid online, no cash or checks accepted.
- All contestants are required to purchase their own Fair parking and admission on the day of Afro & Mullet Throwdowns 2026. Fair Parking & Admission are NOT included in the Afro/Mullet Throwdown 2026 Entry Fee.
- No artificial hair or wigs are allowed; all contestants must have natural Afros/Mullets.
- Costumes and extra flair are encouraged but not required.
- This is a family-friendly event: no vulgar language or explicit activities permitted. Please see LA County Fair’s Code of Conduct.
- Premiums will be given out for 1st through 7th place in Division 2000: Teen Mullet Throwdow, Division 3000: Adult Mullet Throwdown, Divisions 5000: Teen Afro Throwdown, and Division 6000: Adult Afro Throwdown. In the event of a tie in any of these places, the audience will assist with breaking the tie.
- Division 1000: Youth Mullet Exhibition and Division 4000: Youth Afro Exhibition is non-competition. Exhibitors will walk out and show just as the competition divisions do without the competition aspect.
Scoring:
Size (25 Points):
The overall length, width, and density (fullness) of the hair. Afros and Mullets will be measured!
Quality (25 Points):
The graduation, taper, angle and thickness of individual hair follicles; the precise grooming (fly away hairs), sheen and symmetry of the hair style.
Style & Presentation (25 Points):
Does the Afro/Mullet style fit the individual? Does it compliment the individual’s overall style? These are considerations for the judges.
Razzle Dazzle (25 Points):
During the day of competition, you may earn up to 25 more points through your razzle dazzle shown through your Afro/Mullet, how you portray yourself and hairstyle through your stage presence. The judges will be looking for individuals whose hairstyle reflects their hair’s personality and the individual’s personality. Come dressed and ready to dazzle yourself across stage!
Divisions & Classes:
Division 1000: Youth Mullet Exhibition (Non-Competition)
Class 01: Ages 0 to 12 as of May 23, 2026
Entry Fee: $3.00
Division 2000: Teen Mullet Throwdown (Competition)
Class 01: Ages 13 to 17 as of May 23, 2026
Entry Fee: $5.00
Premiums: 1st – $50 / 2nd – $45 / 3rd – $40 / 4th – $35 / 5th – $30 / 6th – $25 / 7th – $20
Division 3000: Adult Mullet Throwdown (Competition)
Class 01: Age 18 years and older as of May 23, 2026
Entry Fee: $5.00
Premiums: 1st – $50 / 2nd – $45 / 3rd – $40 / 4th – $35 / 5th – $30 / 6th – $25 / 7th – $20
Division 4000: Youth Afro Exhibition (Non-Competition)
Class 01: Ages 0 to 12 as of May 23, 2026
Entry Fee: $3.00
Division 5000: Teen Afro Throwdown (Competition)
Class 01: Ages 13 to 17 as of May 23, 2026
Entry Fee: $5.00
Premiums: 1st – $50 / 2nd – $45 / 3rd – $40 / 4th – $35 / 5th – $30 / 6th – $25 / 7th – $20
Division 6000: Adult Afro Throwdown (Competition)
Class 01: Age 18 years and older as of May 23, 2026
Entry Fee: $5.00
Premiums: 1st – $50 / 2nd – $45 / 3rd – $40 / 4th – $35 / 5th – $30 / 6th – $25 / 7th – $20
Questions: Please contact Sasha Turnbull, Farm Competitions Coordinator, and the Farm Competitions Team at FarmCompetitions@Fairplex.com.
