Sara Evans Returns to the Mullet

16. I am as well from the area!

Posted at 5:15PM on Oct 4th 2008 by Mandee

17. Having lived in both L.A., California and Niceviulle, Florida, all I
can say is that the festival is HUGE and rivals anything in L.A.
(minus the tinsel-town fanfare). The fact that it doesn't have the
L.A. seal of approval on it is actually a benefit and probably why
their draw is so enormous. Sorry, L.A., but there are standards other
than your own.

Posted at 8:18PM on Oct 4th 2008 by Bi-Coastal

18. They also have the Billy Bowlegs Festival, named after the greatly exaggerated pirate, which is another widely famous and celebrated event. So much for the cocoon people in L.A. must have to live in. Sorry for your ignorance.

Posted at 8:28PM on Oct 4th 2008 by Lohan Wouldn't Be Welcomed

19. I’m from NYC and live in this dump only because the Military brought me to this Shi% hole! There are nothing but dirty redneck hicks that love to wear camouflage gear and that’s dressed up for them. I hate it here and live 20 minutes from Niceville. This entire area is filled with dirty, toothless, pickup driving rednecks! I’m tempted to leave my husband if we don’t get out of here soon! Good God I’d die if my child would reproduce any of these rednecks. There’s no good Pizza here and nothing to do. I believe last year someone got shot in the parking lot of the redneck festival that made front page of the local paper! Whoopee. One down 20K to go! Destin is far better than Niceville but I guess every place has at least one area they aren’t proud of and that’s anything North of Destin FL. Crestview being the worst. This area is so racist and the KKK is still alive down here and they hate New Yorkers because they are still hurt over the civil war. Get over it you backwoods freaks! Get some real malls, real radio stations, real 4th of July fireworks, a real ice rink, and restaurants. This whole town is pathetic and scary. If you want a good laugh go to the Wal-Mart in Crestview FL….What a hoot!....... Ghetto at its best! These people don’t deserve the beautiful beaches! Take your rebel flag and shove it!

Posted at 8:44PM on Oct 4th 2008 by Rednecks Suck!

20. ok i lived in Niceville, FL for quite some time and everyone that says it has nothing to do with the haircut- you are lying to yourself. have you ever been the the festival?! rednecks and white trash everywhere!

Posted at 7:40PM on Oct 5th 2008 by ChattaVegas

21. Niceville is one of the most amazing places to live. The Mullet Festival is just a local fest that we have come to enjoy year after year. It is to recognize the local restaurants and businesses and just have good fun. I have been away from the area for 3 years now and I miss everything about the area. It is a wonderful area with many wonderful people. Yes, there may be some bad people, but doesn't every area? And if that last person can't find anything nice about the area, then they have not tried very hard. There is plenty to love about Niceville and the surrounding areas.

Posted at 9:01PM on Oct 4th 2008 by JenT

22. Dear Rednecks Suck,

Not everyone here is a redneck, racist, or ghetto. The only thing that your comment accomplishes is that it proves that trash really does travel. May God bless your husband for serving in the Military so that you have the privilege to make degrading remarks. Stop judging and profiling everyone in this GREAT area. Go back to NYC, we don't want you here.

Posted at 10:24PM on Oct 4th 2008 by FortWaltonNative

23. Woah, Niceville. That brings back memories. I used to go to church in that area. I lived in Fort Walton Beach at the time. I never heard of a Mullet festival though. Then again, I was around 7 years old at the time when I lived there.

Posted at 2:10PM on Oct 5th 2008 by Em

24. It's amazing how people can knock what they know nothing about. The Mullet Festival is a great time to be had by all, and does well year after year. Have you ever thought that it might be the nostalgia of a small town event that might attract the big name stars? Past acts have included Gary Allan, Blake Shelton, Lonestar, Terri Clark, Little Texas, Montgomery Gentry, Dierks Bentley, Rascal Flatts, Diamond Rio, Dixie Chicks, Rick Springfield, and yes, the originator of the mullet hairdo, Billy Ray Cyrus. Just because Niceville isn't a huge publicised town doesn't mean they don't deserve high paid acts. Here in Panama City Beach we have an annual Seafood Festival that also brings in acts like Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, John Michael Montgomery, and Collin Raye. This year we're proud to have .38 Special, Blues Traveler, and Craig Morgan. Just because we like our trucks and may be more comfortable in a tshirt and jeans than stillettos and suits, don't think we're less deserving than anyone to have certain things. You don't always need a red carpet to have the time of your life!

Posted at 12:09PM on Oct 7th 2008 by BikiniBeachGirl

25. I'm from niceville too.. hahah went to niceville high.. glad to be out of that place.

Posted at 7:40PM on Oct 5th 2008 by nicevillenative

26. Wow Rednecks Suck, talk about racist. I think I speak for all of us 'backwoods freaks' when I say if you don't like it, GTFO and don't let the door hit ya where the Good Lord split ya.

A bit of information, much of these 'backwoods freaks' are transplants thru the military, like yourself, so you might want to watch it when you're blowing off at the mouth. Furthermore, you are living off of these 'backwoods freaks' tax money and making your husband look bad.

....now run on back to NYC, they're missing their Village Idiot

Posted at 2:02PM on Oct 6th 2008 by DestinNative

27. I can't wait for the Mullet this year! Everyone that is from here looks forward to it. We have had some big name bands come here~ so don't knock it till you've tried it!

Posted at 3:59PM on Oct 6th 2008 by LuvLivnNNiceville

28. Another HOT conservative chick. McCain/Palin 08'

Posted at 4:41PM on Oct 6th 2008 by Lelsie B.

29. Another HOT conservative chick. McCain/Palin 08'

Posted at 4:42PM on Oct 6th 2008 by Lelsie B.

30. WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!! Mullet festival is the best thing that happens all year! Sara should be honored to come to Niceville and throw down at the greatest event since woodstock! People from all over the world book thier vacations to come down for this! If you have never been, you do not know what you are missing!!! I have never missed one since I went the first time back in 92. It will be a time you will never forget. Puttin Niceville on the map!!! All my fellow people from Niceville would have to agree with me that this is something in life that should never be passed up!! God, I love Niceville...I also heard that next year they were trying to get MGMT to come perform! Hope to see you all there, and go Sara!!!

Jesse Harris

Posted at 2:10PM on Oct 7th 2008 by Jesse Harris