The event continues to grow, unlike my beard...

Flaunt that frothy beard, or publicly stroke your stache! Portland's Facial Hair Fest is set for March 21-27th. The bizarre festival celebrates the glory of face fur with fashion shows, movies and now a bearded brewfest! Beards + Beer = Sexiness by the sip.

First up is the Beard Brewfest on March, 21 at Sullivan Gym in Portland. The event has two sessions, the first 1-4PM. The second is 5:30-8:30PM. Sip of brews from Allagash, Baxter Brewing, Gritty’s, Sebago Brewing and Urban Farm Fermentory. More will be announced soon. Tickets are $27.50 in advance or $30 at the door.

Next we have the Moustache Film Festival at Empire (in Portland) on March 24 and 26 from 7-9PM. Also at Empire on March 25th, Stash of the Titans. Bands will preform tunes from Toto and Hall & Oates.

Lastly is the ever popular 8th Annual Stache Pag at the State Threatre on March 27 at 9PM. Fuzzy faced participants strut their stache 'on ze catwalk, baby' for celebrity judges.

Categories include:

  • The Magnum PI - Natural mustache. No Beard.
  • The 1899 Maine Legislature - Styled mustache, no beard. Wax, dyes and other aids are allowed.
  • The Thigh Tickler - Freestyle Facial Hair. Anything goes!
  • The Castaway - Full beard, natural.

The event also features dancing, comedy, music, magic, singing and more. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door.

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