Get ready to celebrate facial hair in all its glory at the Jessamine County Fair Best Beard Contest! Whether your beard is bold and bushy, meticulously groomed, or wildly creative, this competition is your chance to show off your style and take home bragging rights.
Participants are invited to compete in a variety of fun and distinctive categories, including:
- Best Natural Beard – (men ages 18 + with real facial hair)
- Judged on thickness, health, and how well it suits the person.
- Grooming aids (oil, balm) allowed; no heavy styling or props.
- Longest beard – (men ages 18 + with real facial hair)
- Judged on length
- Grooming aids (oil, balm) allowed; no heavy styling or props.
- Best moustache – (men & boys ages 13 + with real facial hair)
- Judged on length, thickness, health, and how well it suits the person.
- Grooming aids (oil, balm) allowed; no heavy styling or props.
- Most Creative/Crafted Beard – (open to all, especially kids/families)
- Fake beards, drawn-on, made from cotton, yarn, paper, food (e.g., cereal “grains”), or props.
- Encourage themes like animals, superheroes, farm themes (e.g., corn cob beard), holidays, or silly faces.
Contestants will be judged on criteria such as fullness, originality, grooming, and overall presentation. Whether you’re a seasoned beard competitor or just proud of your whiskers, this event promises plenty of laughs, community spirit, and friendly competition.