The Best National Beard and Mustache Championship Contestants

October 6, 2016 5:00 am

Men from around the world descended on Nashville to fight for the title of “best beard” at the National Beard and Mustache Championship. The annual competition covers 17 categories in which the men can compete, ranging from freestyle, to natural, to facial hair inspired by icons such as Dali and the Musketeers. With the competition as stiff as the waxed mustaches, competitors had to go beard-to-beard to decide whose facial fuzz was the most fan-TASH-tic. (Forgive us, couldn’t resist.) Competitors were judged on their overall appearance, style, and personality, with judges also considering originality and creativity in the freestyle categories. Contestants certainly rose to the challenge with perfectly curled beards and also more outrageous statement styles, such as a Tim Burton-themed beard, and a beard styled to look like a beak.

The 2017 installment will be held in Los Angeles: until then, hold yourself over with the fierce facial hair below.

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PIC BY GREG ANDERSON / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: A contestant with a beard shaped like a beak.) - Gents from around the world descended on Nashville earlier this month fighting for the title of best beard in the National Beard and Moustache Championship. The annual competition covers 17 categories in which the men can compete, ranging from freestyle, to natural, to facial hair inspired by icons such as Dali and the Musketeers. With the competition as stiff as the waxed moustaches, competitors had to go beard to beard to decide whose facial fuzz was the most fan-TASH-tic. Competitors were judged on their overall appearance, style and personality, with judges also considering originality and creativity in the freestyle categories. Contestants certainly rose to the challenge with perfectly curled beards and also more outrageous statement styles, such as a Tim Burton themed beard, and a beard styled to look like a beak. - SEE CATERS COPY
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PIC BY GREG ANDERSON / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: A contestant with a moustache curled on the ends to look like artist Salvador Dali. ) - Gents from around the world descended on Nashville earlier this month fighting for the title of best beard in the National Beard and Moustache Championship. The annual competition covers 17 categories in which the men can compete, ranging from freestyle, to natural, to facial hair inspired by icons such as Dali and the Musketeers. With the competition as stiff as the waxed moustaches, competitors had to go beard to beard to decide whose facial fuzz was the most fan-TASH-tic. Competitors were judged on their overall appearance, style and personality, with judges also considering originality and creativity in the freestyle categories. Contestants certainly rose to the challenge with perfectly curled beards and also more outrageous statement styles, such as a Tim Burton themed beard, and a beard styled to look like a beak. - SEE CATERS COPY
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PIC BY GREG ANDERSON / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: A contestant of the beard championship with an extra long beard and moustache.) - Gents from around the world descended on Nashville earlier this month fighting for the title of best beard in the National Beard and Moustache Championship. The annual competition covers 17 categories in which the men can compete, ranging from freestyle, to natural, to facial hair inspired by icons such as Dali and the Musketeers. With the competition as stiff as the waxed moustaches, competitors had to go beard to beard to decide whose facial fuzz was the most fan-TASH-tic. Competitors were judged on their overall appearance, style and personality, with judges also considering originality and creativity in the freestyle categories. Contestants certainly rose to the challenge with perfectly curled beards and also more outrageous statement styles, such as a Tim Burton themed beard, and a beard styled to look like a beak. - SEE CATERS COPY
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PIC BY GREG ANDERSON / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: A contestant of the beard championship with a long moustache.) - Gents from around the world descended on Nashville earlier this month fighting for the title of best beard in the National Beard and Moustache Championship. The annual competition covers 17 categories in which the men can compete, ranging from freestyle, to natural, to facial hair inspired by icons such as Dali and the Musketeers. With the competition as stiff as the waxed moustaches, competitors had to go beard to beard to decide whose facial fuzz was the most fan-TASH-tic. Competitors were judged on their overall appearance, style and personality, with judges also considering originality and creativity in the freestyle categories. Contestants certainly rose to the challenge with perfectly curled beards and also more outrageous statement styles, such as a Tim Burton themed beard, and a beard styled to look like a beak. - SEE CATERS COPY
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PIC BY GREG ANDERSON / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: A contestant of the beard championship with a curly beard.) - Gents from around the world descended on Nashville earlier this month fighting for the title of best beard in the National Beard and Moustache Championship. The annual competition covers 17 categories in which the men can compete, ranging from freestyle, to natural, to facial hair inspired by icons such as Dali and the Musketeers. With the competition as stiff as the waxed moustaches, competitors had to go beard to beard to decide whose facial fuzz was the most fan-TASH-tic. Competitors were judged on their overall appearance, style and personality, with judges also considering originality and creativity in the freestyle categories. Contestants certainly rose to the challenge with perfectly curled beards and also more outrageous statement styles, such as a Tim Burton themed beard, and a beard styled to look like a beak. - SEE CATERS COPY
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PIC BY GREG ANDERSON / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: A contestant of the beard championship with a curly beard.) - Gents from around the world descended on Nashville earlier this month fighting for the title of best beard in the National Beard and Moustache Championship. The annual competition covers 17 categories in which the men can compete, ranging from freestyle, to natural, to facial hair inspired by icons such as Dali and the Musketeers. With the competition as stiff as the waxed moustaches, competitors had to go beard to beard to decide whose facial fuzz was the most fan-TASH-tic. Competitors were judged on their overall appearance, style and personality, with judges also considering originality and creativity in the freestyle categories. Contestants certainly rose to the challenge with perfectly curled beards and also more outrageous statement styles, such as a Tim Burton themed beard, and a beard styled to look like a beak. - SEE CATERS COPY
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PIC BY GREG ANDERSON / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: A contestant of the beard championship with a god like theme.) - Gents from around the world descended on Nashville earlier this month fighting for the title of best beard in the National Beard and Moustache Championship. The annual competition covers 17 categories in which the men can compete, ranging from freestyle, to natural, to facial hair inspired by icons such as Dali and the Musketeers. With the competition as stiff as the waxed moustaches, competitors had to go beard to beard to decide whose facial fuzz was the most fan-TASH-tic. Competitors were judged on their overall appearance, style and personality, with judges also considering originality and creativity in the freestyle categories. Contestants certainly rose to the challenge with perfectly curled beards and also more outrageous statement styles, such as a Tim Burton themed beard, and a beard styled to look like a beak. - SEE CATERS COPY
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PIC BY GREG ANDERSON / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: A contestant of the World Beard Championship.) - Gents from around the world descended on Nashville earlier this month fighting for the title of best beard in the National Beard and Moustache Championship. The annual competition covers 17 categories in which the men can compete, ranging from freestyle, to natural, to facial hair inspired by icons such as Dali and the Musketeers. With the competition as stiff as the waxed moustaches, competitors had to go beard to beard to decide whose facial fuzz was the most fan-TASH-tic. Competitors were judged on their overall appearance, style and personality, with judges also considering originality and creativity in the freestyle categories. Contestants certainly rose to the challenge with perfectly curled beards and also more outrageous statement styles, such as a Tim Burton themed beard, and a beard styled to look like a beak. - SEE CATERS COPY
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PIC BY GREG ANDERSON / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: Patrick Fette.) - Gents from around the world descended on Nashville earlier this month fighting for the title of best beard in the National Beard and Moustache Championship. The annual competition covers 17 categories in which the men can compete, ranging from freestyle, to natural, to facial hair inspired by icons such as Dali and the Musketeers. With the competition as stiff as the waxed moustaches, competitors had to go beard to beard to decide whose facial fuzz was the most fan-TASH-tic. Competitors were judged on their overall appearance, style and personality, with judges also considering originality and creativity in the freestyle categories. Contestants certainly rose to the challenge with perfectly curled beards and also more outrageous statement styles, such as a Tim Burton themed beard, and a beard styled to look like a beak. - SEE CATERS COPY
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PIC BY GREG ANDERSON / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: James McMahon.) - Gents from around the world descended on Nashville earlier this month fighting for the title of best beard in the National Beard and Moustache Championship. The annual competition covers 17 categories in which the men can compete, ranging from freestyle, to natural, to facial hair inspired by icons such as Dali and the Musketeers. With the competition as stiff as the waxed moustaches, competitors had to go beard to beard to decide whose facial fuzz was the most fan-TASH-tic. Competitors were judged on their overall appearance, style and personality, with judges also considering originality and creativity in the freestyle categories. Contestants certainly rose to the challenge with perfectly curled beards and also more outrageous statement styles, such as a Tim Burton themed beard, and a beard styled to look like a beak. - SEE CATERS COPY
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PIC BY GREG ANDERSON / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: Jackie Lynn Ellison.) - Gents from around the world descended on Nashville earlier this month fighting for the title of best beard in the National Beard and Moustache Championship. The annual competition covers 17 categories in which the men can compete, ranging from freestyle, to natural, to facial hair inspired by icons such as Dali and the Musketeers. With the competition as stiff as the waxed moustaches, competitors had to go beard to beard to decide whose facial fuzz was the most fan-TASH-tic. Competitors were judged on their overall appearance, style and personality, with judges also considering originality and creativity in the freestyle categories. Contestants certainly rose to the challenge with perfectly curled beards and also more outrageous statement styles, such as a Tim Burton themed beard, and a beard styled to look like a beak. - SEE CATERS COPY
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