Blue Ribbons Awarded in Hairstyle Contests at State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/24/2011)(readMedia)-- Ribbons were awarded in the Pigtail, Ponytail and Braid Contest Sunday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair. Length of hair was the chief criterion in the ponytail and pigtail classes, while the number of braids determined the Most Braids winner.

The much-loved Mullet contest, also held Sunday, looked at the contrast between "business" (short in the front) and "party" (length in the back).

Complete results below:

PONYTAIL

7 and under

1) Shelbie Braga, 6, Altoona

2) Ava Hutton, 6, Centerville

3) Jenna Francois, 6, Mitchellville

8 and over

1) Amanda Williamson, 32, Des Moines

2) Megan Donahue, 11, Lucas

3) Trinity Godfrey, 8, Grimes

PIGTAIL

7 and under

1) Libby Henry, 4, Greenfield

2) Harmony Thomas, 7, Des Moines

3) Cloe Wales, 4, Albia

8 and over

1) Caroline Fleming, 8, Waukee

2) Bella Fleming, 10, Waukee

Most Braids

1) Erica Stoner, 13, Montezuma, 268 braids

2) Dakota Parrot, 12, Newton, 111 braids

3) Angelic Wandling, 4, Deep River, 101 braids

Mullet

1) Luke Sieleman, 31, Altoona

2) Forey Jacobson, 60, Des Moines

3) Dan Olson, 36, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Patti K., 46, West Des Moines

The 2011 Iowa State Fair "Nothing Compares" ends today. The 2012 Iowa State Fair is set August 9-19. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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