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Grand prize winner Madison Rowley bowing in front of his competition. Photo: Devin Leonardi
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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
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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
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David Powell says, “You gotta go with what you grow.” Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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On the right is Gandolf, aka Charles Hazelton, while in the middle is two-time Sideburn Champion Toot Joslin. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Philip is a first time competitor from Portland. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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David Powell says, “You gotta go with what you grow.” Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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This is Ken, or as he prefers to be called, Captain Porkins. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Philip is a first time competitor from Portland. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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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
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This is Ken, or as he prefers to be called, Captain Porkins. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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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
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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
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Greg and his proud mom/stylist, who helped him style his octopus-esque face. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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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
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Nathan Johnson with his award winning sideburns. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Greg and his proud mom/stylist, who helped him style his octopus-esque face. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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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
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Nathan Johnson with his award winning sideburns. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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On the right is Gandolf, aka Charles Hazelton, while in the middle is two-time Sideburn Champion Toot Joslin. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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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
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Stefan Rasile spider of a beard competed in Freestyle Partial Beard. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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The organizers encouraged everybody to “Ride The ‘Stache.” Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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The organizers encouraged everybody to “Ride The ‘Stache.” Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Stefan Rasile spider of a beard competed in Freestyle Partial Beard. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Devon Holcombe won second place in the Freestyle Moustache category. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Devon Holcombe won second place in the Freestyle Moustache category. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Roberto Campos (right) won the Imperial Moustache title for the Los Angeles Facial Hair Society. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Brock Smith is a veteran beard grower. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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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
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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
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A little nod towards Lemony Snicket’s “A series Of Unfortunate Events” perhaps? Photo: Devin Leonardi
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Roberto Campos (right) won the Imperial Moustache title for the Los Angeles Facial Hair Society. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Not sure what this guy is going for here. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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This is an English moustache. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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The youngest competitor, 18-year-old Colorado College freshman Sam Schonfeld. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Not sure what this guy is going for here. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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What sort of beards did the founding fathers rock? Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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What sort of beards did the founding fathers rock? Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Many people don’t know that a moustache is a key part of the OSU Beavers marching band attire. Photo: Devin Leonardi
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These three men feel strongly that their beards make up for their bald heads. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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This is an English moustache. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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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
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Jordan Dauby doing a pseudo American Gothic style. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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A little nod towards Lemony Snicket’s “A series Of Unfortunate Events” perhaps? Photo: Devin Leonardi
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Brock Smith is a veteran beard grower. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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The youngest competitor, 18-year-old Colorado College freshman Sam Schonfeld. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Arghh, the pirates said, as one of them ate a soft pretzel. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Jordan Dauby doing a pseudo American Gothic style. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Colonial America was definitely strongly represented. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Many people don’t know that a moustache is a key part of the OSU Beavers marching band attire. Photo: Devin Leonardi
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The patron saint of Cheetos spreading cheesy love all over the world. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Two men proudly flaunting their facial hair for the crowd. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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MJ Johnson. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Arghh, the pirates said, as one of them ate a soft pretzel. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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This is Colonel Sanders, aka Al. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Colonial America was definitely strongly represented. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Johnny Moustache winning his third title. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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The patron saint of Cheetos spreading cheesy love all over the world. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Up close and personal with Portland’s Madison Rowley (and his award-winning beard). Photo: Devin Leonardi
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MJ Johnson. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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The sideburn category was certainly one of the strongest. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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This is Colonel Sanders, aka Al. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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It’s often hard to tell who’s in costume or who dresses this way everyday. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Johnny Moustache winning his third title. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Not only was gandolf present, but his cousin, the self-proclaimed Odd Wizard, was too. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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The sideburn category was certainly one of the strongest. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Two men proudly flaunting their facial hair for the crowd. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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It’s often hard to tell who’s in costume or who dresses this way everyday. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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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
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Not only was gandolf present, but his cousin, the self-proclaimed Odd Wizard, was too. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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These three men feel strongly that their beards make up for their bald heads. Photo: Matthew Schonfeld
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Up close and personal with Portland’s Madison Rowley (and his award-winning beard). Photo: Devin Leonardi
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Grand prize winner Madison Rowley bowing in front of his competition. Photo: Devin Leonardi
The men of the World Beard and Moustache Championship are well endowed. That is to say, they are naturally gifted with the ability to grow exceptional amounts of hair on their faces. Some of these men have been “training” for months, while others have been growing for over a decade. They are proud bearers of their facial gift.
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