Three stylized black silhouettes of men with different facial hair and accessories are set against a textured tan background.

OAK LEAF FESTIVAL

Best Long Beard

Best Short Beard

Best Groomed Beard

Best Partial Beard

Most Rugged Beard

Most Creative Beard

Mustache

Entry

Grow it out and show it off 🧔 at the Oak Leaf Festival&rsquo;s 2027 Beard Contest. From neatly groomed to wild and woolly, every style has a place here.This fun community contest celebrates the people and traditions that make Oak Hill feel like home. Enter your beard, support local festival events, and enjoy some good‑natured competition while families and friends cheer you on. 🏆 **The General Rules and Regulations to the Beard Contest.All Participants are expected to be familiar and follow the rules and regulations provided here.The check-in dates and times are subject to change and will be finalized at a later time.1. General Information&nbsp;i) The Beard Contest is intended to be a fun, friendly, and respectful competition celebrating facial hair, creativity and beard culture.&nbsp;ii) Event organizers reserve the right to adjust categories, modify scheduling,disquality contestants for rule violations, and refuse participation for inappropriate behavior.&nbsp;iii) Contestants are allowed to enter both the Beard and Mullet Contest.&nbsp; 2. Conduct &amp; Safety&nbsp;i) No dangerous props, open flames, or hazardous materials are allowed.ii) Props and Costumes must not interfere with other contestants or audience members. &nbsp; 3. Photography &amp; Media&nbsp; i) By participating, contestants consent to photography and video recording for promotional and social media purposes. &nbsp;4. Eligibility&nbsp; i) Contestants must register before the contest begins.ii) Each contestant may enter only one primary category unless approved by organizers&nbsp;iii) Contestants much be present during judging to qualify.&nbsp; 5. Sportsmanship&nbsp;&nbsp;i) Respect all contestants judges, staff, and attendees.&nbsp;ii) Harassment, intoxicated disruption, or unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification.&nbsp;iii) No touching another contest without permission. 6. Beard Requirements&nbsp;&nbsp;i) Natural Categories require real facial hair.&nbsp;ii) Hair pieces or extensions are only allowed in designated creative categories.&nbsp;iii) Beard Products such as oil, balm, wax, coloring are permitted unless otherwise noted.&nbsp;iv) Contestants should enter the category that best matches their beard style and length.&nbsp; 7. Categories &amp; Definition&nbsp;i) Best Mustache&nbsp;1. Mustache only competitors or mustaches that are the main focus (handlebars, chevron, pencil, horseshoe, etc...). Minimal Beard growth allowed if the mustache remains dominant. Judged on: - Shape - - - Styling &nbsp;Thickness &nbsp;Symmetry &nbsp;ii) Best Long Beard&nbsp; 1. A full beard exceeding approximately 3 inches from the chin. Can be natural or lightly styled. Judged On: - Length - - - - Fullness Shape &nbsp;Maintenance Natural Flow&nbsp;iii) Best Short Beard&nbsp;1. A full beard measuring approximately 3 inches or less from the chin. Judged On: - - - - Density Clean Lines &nbsp;Grooming &nbsp;Overall Appearance&nbsp;iv) Best Groomed Beard&nbsp; 1. A beard demonstrating exceptional care, trimming, shaping, and maintenance. Judged On: - Precision - - - - Symmetry Cleanliness Conditioning &nbsp;Professional appearance&nbsp;v) Best Partial Beard&nbsp;1. Any facial hair style that is not a full beard (Goatee, V&acirc;n Dyke, Mutton Chops, Chinstrap, &nbsp;Beard). Judged On: - Natural Fullness - - - Creativity &nbsp;Balance Grooming&nbsp;vi) Most Rugged Beard&nbsp; 1. A naturally wild,outdoormans-style beard with strong character and presence. Judged On: &nbsp;- Natural Fullness - - - Texture Authentic appearance Overall Rugged Look vii) Most Creative Beard&nbsp; 1. Beards styled into artistic,themed,or unusual designs (Holiday thems,sculpted shapes, or decorated beards). Judged On - Creativity &nbsp;- - - Execution &nbsp;Visual Impact Originality&nbsp;viii) People Choice&nbsp; 1. Winner selected by audience vote or applause. Judged On: - - - Crowd support Personality Entertainment Value &nbsp; 8. Judging&nbsp; i) Contestants will be judged on their specific category that they have chosen.&nbsp;ii) The Judging Process: Contestants will be called forward individually by category and then after each individual contestant has been judged all will reconvene on stage for final placings.&nbsp;iii) Scoring: Each judge scores contestants on a point system. Highest Total score wins. In a event where a tie occurs the crowd response may be considered.&nbsp;&nbsp;9. Awards i) Prizes for the contest will include, but are not limited to: money, food vouchers, ribbons, and more.

Grow it out and show it off 🧔 at the Oak Leaf Festival’s 2027 Beard Contest. From neatly groomed to wild and woolly, every style has a place here.This fun community contest celebrates the people and traditions that make Oak Hill feel like home. Enter your beard, support local festival events, and enjoy some good‑natured competition while families and friends cheer you on. 🏆 **The General Rules and Regulations to the Beard Contest.All Participants are expected to be familiar and follow the rules and regulations provided here.The check-in dates and times are subject to change and will be finalized at a later time.1. General Information i) The Beard Contest is intended to be a fun, friendly, and respectful competition celebrating facial hair, creativity and beard culture. ii) Event organizers reserve the right to adjust categories, modify scheduling,disquality contestants for rule violations, and refuse participation for inappropriate behavior. iii) Contestants are allowed to enter both the Beard and Mullet Contest.  2. Conduct &amp; Safety i) No dangerous props, open flames, or hazardous materials are allowed.ii) Props and Costumes must not interfere with other contestants or audience members.   3. Photography &amp; Media  i) By participating, contestants consent to photography and video recording for promotional and social media purposes.  4. Eligibility  i) Contestants must register before the contest begins.ii) Each contestant may enter only one primary category unless approved by organizers iii) Contestants much be present during judging to qualify.  5. Sportsmanship  i) Respect all contestants judges, staff, and attendees. ii) Harassment, intoxicated disruption, or unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification. iii) No touching another contest without permission. 6. Beard Requirements  i) Natural Categories require real facial hair. ii) Hair pieces or extensions are only allowed in designated creative categories. iii) Beard Products such as oil, balm, wax, coloring are permitted unless otherwise noted. iv) Contestants should enter the category that best matches their beard style and length.  7. Categories &amp; Definition i) Best Mustache 1. Mustache only competitors or mustaches that are the main focus (handlebars, chevron, pencil, horseshoe, etc...). Minimal Beard growth allowed if the mustache remains dominant. Judged on: - Shape - - - Styling  Thickness  Symmetry  ii) Best Long Beard  1. A full beard exceeding approximately 3 inches from the chin. Can be natural or lightly styled. Judged On: - Length - - - - Fullness Shape  Maintenance Natural Flow iii) Best Short Beard 1. A full beard measuring approximately 3 inches or less from the chin. Judged On: - - - - Density Clean Lines  Grooming  Overall Appearance iv) Best Groomed Beard  1. A beard demonstrating exceptional care, trimming, shaping, and maintenance. Judged On: - Precision - - - - Symmetry Cleanliness Conditioning  Professional appearance v) Best Partial Beard 1. Any facial hair style that is not a full beard (Goatee, Vân Dyke, Mutton Chops, Chinstrap,  Beard). Judged On: - Natural Fullness - - - Creativity  Balance Grooming vi) Most Rugged Beard  1. A naturally wild,outdoormans-style beard with strong character and presence. Judged On:  - Natural Fullness - - - Texture Authentic appearance Overall Rugged Look vii) Most Creative Beard  1. Beards styled into artistic,themed,or unusual designs (Holiday thems,sculpted shapes, or decorated beards). Judged On - Creativity  - - - Execution  Visual Impact Originality viii) People Choice  1. Winner selected by audience vote or applause. Judged On: - - - Crowd support Personality Entertainment Value   8. Judging  i) Contestants will be judged on their specific category that they have chosen. ii) The Judging Process: Contestants will be called forward individually by category and then after each individual contestant has been judged all will reconvene on stage for final placings. iii) Scoring: Each judge scores contestants on a point system. Highest Total score wins. In a event where a tie occurs the crowd response may be considered.  9. Awards i) Prizes for the contest will include, but are not limited to: money, food vouchers, ribbons, and more.

OAK LEAF FESTIVAL

2027 BEARD CONTEST

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