Slide Show: The 2014 World Beard and Mustache Championships
October 27, 2014
Grand prize winner Madison Rowley bowing in front of his competition. Photo: Devin Leonardi
Josh Seehorn received a Masters in Environmental Biology and then decided to hike across America. Along the way he grew his beard. He's competed before, but never with this style. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
On the right is Gandolf, aka Charles Hazelton, while in the middle is two-time Sideburn Champion Toot Joslin. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
David Powell says, "You gotta go with what you grow." Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Philip is a first time competitor from Portland. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
This is Ken, or as he prefers to be called, Captain Porkins. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Many beards reference the men of history who first had them, so it's only right to wear the victorian attire to match. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Johnny Moustache is a two-time champion in the Verdi and English Moustache category, this year he got his third win with his Musketeer beard. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Greg and his proud mom/stylist, who helped him style his octopus-esque face. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Nathan Johnson with his award winning sideburns. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Kevin Riordan has been growing his goatee for over 14 years and yes, he does have to trim it so it doesn't drag on the floor. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
The organizers encouraged everybody to "Ride The 'Stache." Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Stefan Rasile spider of a beard competed in Freestyle Partial Beard. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Devon Holcombe won second place in the Freestyle Moustache category. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Brock Smith is a veteran beard grower. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
These three men were competing in their first Championships. Paul Olquin (right) says his secret is to use a tea spoon for eating just about everything and a straw to drink the rest. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Roberto Campos (right) won the Imperial Moustache title for the Los Angeles Facial Hair Society. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
This is an English moustache. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Not sure what this guy is going for here. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
What sort of beards did the founding fathers rock? Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
These three men feel strongly that their beards make up for their bald heads. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
This may have been the only event were the line for the men's room was longer than the line for the ladies room. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
A little nod towards Lemony Snicket's "A series Of Unfortunate Events" perhaps? Photo: Devin Leonardi
The youngest competitor, 18-year-old Colorado College freshman Sam Schonfeld. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Jordan Dauby doing a pseudo American Gothic style. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Many people don't know that a moustache is a key part of the OSU Beavers marching band attire. Photo: Devin Leonardi
Two men proudly flaunting their facial hair for the crowd. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Arghh, the pirates said, as one of them ate a soft pretzel. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Colonial America was definitely strongly represented. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
The patron saint of Cheetos spreading cheesy love all over the world. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
MJ Johnson. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
This is Colonel Sanders, aka Al. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Johnny Moustache winning his third title. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
The sideburn category was certainly one of the strongest. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
It's often hard to tell who's in costume or who dresses this way everyday. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Not only was gandolf present, but his cousin, the self-proclaimed Odd Wizard, was too. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
Up close and personal with Portland's Madison Rowley (and his award-winning beard). Photo: Devin Leonardi
