Orange County 4-H Fair to host Beard & Mullet contest on June 24

PAOLI — Facial hair and throwback hairstyles will take center stage at the 2025 Orange County 4-H Fair, as the popular Beard & Mullet Contest returns Tuesday, June 24, at 7 p.m. at the Drury Barn on the Orange County Fairgrounds.

Located at 1079 N County Rd 125 W in Paoli, the event invites participants of all ages to showcase their most impressive beards and mullets in a lighthearted competition celebrating grooming, individuality, and community fun.

Competitors can enter in one or more of the following categories for both beards and mullets: Best Overall, Longest, Fullest, and Best Groomed. Prizes and bragging rights are up for grabs.

Organizers encourage the public to attend, cheer on the contestants, and enjoy the spirited atmosphere of this uniquely Hoosier tradition.

The Beard & Mullet Contest is just one of the many festivities planned for this year’s Orange County 4-H Fair. For more information, visit the official Orange County 4-H Fair Facebook page or contact fair organizers directly.