Portland hosts the the 2nd Annual West Coast Mustache & Beard Championships at Crystal Ballroom this Saturday. You can see pictures and review of last year’s event here: Portland Keeps it Beard @ 2011 West Coast Beard & Mustache Championships.
Saturday’s event also features lady competitions, ubiquitous Portland celebrity judges Tres Shannon of Voodoo Donuts & Jedediah Aaker, as well as adult-performer and promoter Rocket, and Brian Adrian Koch of Blitzen Trapper. What, no Ian Karmel?
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Related Portland Events and Info:
- Pictures & Review: Portland Keeps it Beard @ West Coast Beard & Mustache Championships
- PDX Events: Our Portland Events Calendar and Ticket Giveaways
- January 21: Movie Marathon Fundraiser @ Bagdad Theater | Princess Bride, Sunset Boulevard & More (Win Tickets, $80)
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2012 West Coast Mustache & Beard Championships Info:
From Press Release:
2nd Annual West Coast Mustache & Beard Championships
January 21, 2012 | 4-8PM
2011 Pictures: Portland Keeps it Beard @ 2011 West Coast Beard & Mustache Championships
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W. Burnside Portland, OR 97209.
(503) 225-0047 | More info: http://stumptownsbc.com/
If you made it out last year, then you saw a packed house, with friendly folks (even those without face fur!) sharing drinks, and showing off some fantastically creative beards and mustaches. All in the name of fun, as this has truly become a national network turned family. Come see some of the finest competitors in the world, from as far away as Alaska, Pennsylvania, the entire West Coast, and yes, the Austin team will be here again!
If you’ve been seeking a hairway to heaven then THE 2ND ANNUAL WEST COASTBEARD & MUSTACHE CHAMPIONSHIPS is an excellent place to begin your quest. Join us once again on Saturday, JANUARY 21 at Portland’s legendary CRYSTAL BALLROOM to share in the love ofshunning shaving and letting your chin grow wild. Bear witness to amateur and seasoned competitorsalike from across the nation going head to head and ¬Ëœstache to ¬Ëœstache for the honor of Finest Facial Foliage in The West.
Last January, the Stumptown Stash and Beard Collective, Portland’s beard and mustache chapter, hosted the very first West Coast Beard & Mustache Championships drawing nearly 1,000 fuzzy face fanciers from all around the U.S. to line up around the block, anxious to participate in one of theworld’s fastest growing sports! This year’s event promises to be bigger, better and packed with twicethe amount of fun for competitors and spectators alike, displaying some of the best facial hair in the world!
The MAIN EVENT on SATURDAY, Jan. 21 will have all new categories, including some for the ladies, a celebrity panel of judges, the wedding of Steve Scarpa and Savannah Flansburg, photobooth by HappyMatic, some the finest craft beer in the Pacific Northwest, brewed by McMenamins’ masterbrewers, and much, much more. Grab your favorite beard and head down to The 2nd Annual West Coast Beard & MustacheChampionships to celebrate furry faces with friends, family, and fellow appreciators. This event isexpected to sell out, so be sure to buy your tickets early and don't miss a second of Beardlandia's BIGGEST BASH OF THE YEAR
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2012 West Coast Mustache & Beard Championship Categories
Here are the detailed category criteria for the 2012 West Coast Beard & Mustache Championships:
(Approved Styling aids include mustache wax and hairspray ONLY)
1. Natural Mustache
Mustache may be styled but without aids. The hairs are allowed to start growing from up to a maximum of 3/4 inch beyond the end of the upper lip.
No styling aids are allowed.
2. Chops
Chops - Hair is grown equally on both sides of the face, starting from the temple, as far down the face as one wishes, but must have a shaved chin. Hair does not gro continuously from one side to the other. With or without mustache.
Styling aids are allowed.
3. Styled Mustache < 6in
Mustache will be less than 6 inches at it's widest points (wingspan).
The hairs are allowed to start growing from up to a maximum of 3/4 inch beyond the crease of the mouth.
4. Styled Mustache> 6in
Mustache will be greater than 6 inches at it's widest points (wingspan).
The hairs are allowed to start growing from up to a maximum of 3/4 inch beyond the crease of the mouth.
5. Full Natural Beard < 1ft
Hair is grown continuously from one temple to the other, as it grows naturally. Must have a mustache, which is encouraged to be untrimmed. Beard must be at least one foot in length from the bottom of the chin.
No styling aids allowed.
6. Full Natural Beard > 1ft
Hair is grown continuously from one temple to the other, as it grows naturally. Must have a mustache, which is encouraged to be untrimmed. Beard must be less than one foot in length from the bottom of the chin.
No styling aids allowed.
7. Partial Beard
Any beard that does not meet the criteria of any other category.
Styling aids are allowed.
8. Full Beard with Styled Mustache
As grown, only mustache can be styled with aids and may start growing from up to maximum of 3/4 inch beyond the crease of the mouth.
Styling aids approved for the mustache only, none in the beard.
9. Freestyle Mustache
All moustaches that do not match other classes. The hairs are allowed to start growing from up to a maximum of 3/4 inch beyond the end of the upper lip.
All styling aids are allowed.
10. Freestyle Beard
In addition to approved styling aids, any other foreign material may be placed in the beard. Anything goes.
11. Sassy Stashette
This is a women's only category. Mustaches of any size and any material are accepted.
12. Bearded Beauty
This is a women's only category. Beards of any size and any material are accepted.
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sooo, would love to win tix to this if you are giving any away… looks like a hoot!!!
I’m totally training for next year’s comp, and I would love to go check out this year’s competitors if y’all are giving away tix.
Are there any T-shirts available or posters? Would love to buy one for my “hairy” son!
Shaver Mom