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2023 Beard & Mustache Competition

  • Findlay Brewing Co 213 East Crawford Street Findlay, OH, 45840 United States (map)

2022 Beard & Mustache participants ft. Grand Champion Andrew Farquharson.

Join us for the 4th annual Beard & Mustache Competition sponsored by State Farm, Dan Maciejewski Agency !

2 - 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3

On this Sunday Funday we will award prizes to the best beards in friendly competition for an important cause! Proceeds of our annual Beard & Mustache Competition benefits Open Arms! This is a fun-filled afternoon for a great cause whether you’re participating or watching.

Live music by: James Adkins and Dean Maag

Emcee: Rich Fowler

Thank you!

Our 2023 Beard & Mustache Competition Main Event Sponsor!


Beer Release: The Bearded Lager

In celebration of our fourth annual Beard & Mustache Competition we will be releasing a brand new brew on the day of the competition! The Bearded Lager is an American amber lager brewed with orange peel, ginger, fig, black currant and aged on cinnamon sticks. Refreshing, yet perfectly flavored for the holiday season!


About the Competition

Register to compete in one of the following categories:

  • Mustache

  • Partial Beard

  • Full Beard & Mustache (Different beard length categories will be made depending on number of registrants)

  • Styled Beard & Mustache (this is where you can get crazy and creative!)

  • Whiskerina (handcrafted beard competition open to anyone 21+!)

Your category will be confirmed when checking in on the day of the event. If you need to change categories, that is ok!

All contestants must check-in at our taproom no later than 1:30 p.m. and be ready for judging to begin at 2 p.m. The emcee will provide instruction from there!

The panel of judges will rate each contestant using a point system. Depending on your category, the judges will score points based on length, personal fit, craftsmanship, creativity, etc. The winner of each category and Grand Campion will receive a trophy handmade by TimberFork Studios, beard products from Mad Cat Beard Care, FBC swag, and all the bragging rights!

Your 2023 judges:

Tootie Bundy, Owner of Phoenix Hair Studio

George Scifers, Former Grand Champion & Findlay Brewing Co. Representative

Josh Thornton, Owner of Mad Cat Beard Care

Andrew Farquharson, 2022 Beard & Mustache Competition Grand Champion

Kylie Rutzler, Open Arms Board Member


Registration

Pre-registration: $35 | Walk-in registration: $50

Your registration includes:

  • Entry into the competition and chance to take home a 2023 Trophy (and extra prizes)

  • 2023 Beard & Mustache Competition t-shirt made possible by Jupmode

  • 2023 Beard & Mustache Competition hat provided by Shade Headwear

  • Your first pint of FBC beer! Ages 21 and up only!

Pre-registration highly encouraged to get a t-shirt!


For An Important Cause

Findlay Brewing Company’s annual Beard & Mustache Competition raises funds for Open Arms, an important local nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Earlier Event: December 1
Hops & Holiday Wreaths
Later Event: December 10
Beer + Board Games