Mullets, mullets and more mullets: Maryland’s second annual ‘party in the back’ competition returns

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Maryland’s premier hairstyle competition, where the only aim is to let that party in the back fly, returned for another year of luscious, flowing, hysterical fun last weekend.

It’s been one year since WTOP covered the inaugural “Mullet Madness” contest from the Maryland State Fairgrounds on “Matt About Town.” And while we thought there was no way the sequel could possibly top the State Fair’s original mullet competition, we were wrong.

Come along for yet another wild ride, with an even more wild cast of characters, to highlight an event that emphasizes, without a doubt, just how truly unique the Capital region community is.

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Matt Kaufax

If there's an off-the-beaten-path type of attraction, person or phenomenon in the D.C. area that you think more people should know about, Matt is your guy. An award-winning reporter for WTOP, he's always on the hunt for stories that provide a unique local flavor—a slice of life if you will.

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