10th Annual Dog Beard and Moustache Competition
Oct
19
1:00 PM13:00

10th Annual Dog Beard and Moustache Competition

9th Annual Dog Beard and Moustache Extravaganza!

The Austin Facial Hair Club and The Little Darlin' are teaming up to raise funding and awareness for Austin Pets Alive!
Don't have a dog? Come join the party anyway!
There will be an AMAZING raffle with tons of prizes.
The Little Darlin’ opens at 11am. We will be there around noon to start setting up, and we will begin onsite registration around 2pm. Registration will be open for the rest of the day in case you have to show up late.
We will post a “Run of Show” with exact category times closer to the event.

This family-friendly event is Free to watch (donations also accepted) and $5 entry fee per category.

You can enter your dog into as many categories as you like. All proceeds go to Austin Pets Alive!

Dog doesn't have a beard?
AFHC has your dog covered.
We'll have a craft table set up so you can create an awesome beard for your dog (and for you if you want).

CATEGORIES:
Dog & Owner Look-A-Like: Pet and owner must be similar in appearance, style, and attitude
Freestyle: Styled beard and moustache. Styling products permitted, any shape or color! Emphasis on creativity and complexity of design. Anything goes, and costumes are welcome.
Best Groomed: Neatest-looking, well-kept dog beard. Emphasis on symmetry, clean lines, and a neatness of the canine beard.
Gnarliest Beard: Wild-looking, gnarly dog beard! The wilder the better!
Sweetest Stache: The title says it all!
Old Timer: Has your dog become a curmudgeon, full of grey hair and living on a prayer? Give them one last hurrah by entering them here!

AND THEN, THE FINALE!!!
BEST IN SHOW: Winners of each category will go head-to-head to see who is the overall Best in Show!
Audience participation will be a big factor in this decision.

TO ENTER YOUR PET IN ONE OR MORE OF THE CATEGORIES, PLEASE COMPLETE THE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE (link coming soon)

We will also be registering walk up competitors on the day of the event.
Onsite Registration begins onsite at 2pm and the competition will begin at 3pm.

We will have several Austin area animal non-profits and groups set up to share information about what they do, and we will also have craft vendors and a phenomenal raffle!

Did we mention that we will have an AMAZING raffle and the raffle winners will be announced throughout the day?

Want to sell your wares, donate products for the raffle, donate items for the winner's gift bags?
Please contact us at austinfacialhairclub@gmail.com

Interested in Sponsoring the event?
Please email bryan@austinfacialhairclub.com

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Come and Shave It #18
Feb
17
11:00 AM11:00

Come and Shave It #18

Austin Facial Hair Club’s 18th Annual Beard and Moustache Competition: Come and Shave It! Benefiting Soldier Songs and Voices, and their Reveille Retreat.

February 17th, 2024 from 11AM - 6 PM

at Sagebrush on South Congress

If you would like to sponsor a category or special award, it is $100 each payable to AFHC or directly to Soldier Songs and Voices/Reveille Retreat.

$25 to compete, $5 suggested donation for spectators

Categories:

1. 6-Month Sprint

2. First Responder - Any facial hair worn by a First Responder

3. Veterans Beard - Any facial hair worn by a Veteran

4. Goatee - No sideburns

5. Partial Beard - Any beard that is not a full beard that is not listed already.

6. Sideburns/Chops - Chin must be shaved

7. Natural Moustache - Moustache worn with no styling aids like wax or hairspray

8. Styled Moustache - Moustache styled

9. Craft Natural - Craft beard (any style) that looks like real hair

10. Craft Fantasy - craft facial hair (any style) that is made out of anything!

11. Groomed - Overall groomed look including beard, hair and ensemble

12. Full Beard Styled Stash - Moustache styled, beard natural

13. Freestyle - anything goes, any style of facial hair

14. Full Beard under 8” - under 8" as measured from the upper lip

15. Full Beard over 8” - over 8" as measured from the upper lip

�Special Awards:

Best In Show -

Tony Award - *Sponsored by Don’s Automotive

Joe Johnson -

Wild Card -

Gnarliest Beard - *Sponsored by Australian Cattle God Records

Live Stream Sponsor - $1000

About our Beneficiary:

Soldier Songs & Voices is a nonprofit organization that provides free instruments and songwriting lessons to veterans as a form of post-conflict care. Through music education and community-based outreach, we provide veterans with tools to turn their stories into songs so the nation can hear their voices. Our goal is to create communities that honor veterans of all generations.

We do not just support veterans--we invest in them.

The Reveille Retreat is designed to connect both active duty and veterans of our Armed Services with nationally acclaimed songwriters and performers to assist participants in transforming their life and military experiences into song. The Reveille Retreat is held at the beautiful TR Ranch in Hallettsville, Texas which is centrally located between Austin, San Antonio and Houston. The TR Ranch is a working cattle ranch which also hosts the Songwriter Serenade and the Live Oak Fiddle Camp. The ranch provides lodging, food and beverage service, workshop facilities, a performance venue and a recording studio for the participants.

Weekend Schedule:

Thursday Feb 15 - Welcome Party on the South Side

Friday Feb 16 - Pub Crawl on E 6th Street

Saturday Feb 17 - Come and Shave It #18 at Sagebrush

Sunday Feb 19 Brunch Location TBD!

*If you'd like to sponsor a category or special award please email austinfacialhairclub@gmail.com

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9th Annual Dog Beard and Moustache Competition
Oct
21
1:00 PM13:00

9th Annual Dog Beard and Moustache Competition

9th Annual Dog Beard and Moustache Extravaganza!

The Austin Facial Hair Club and The Little Darlin' are teaming up to raise funding and awareness for Austin Pets Alive!
Don't have a dog? Come join the party anyway!
There will be an AMAZING raffle with tons of prizes.
The Little Darlin’ opens at 11am. We will be there around noon to start setting up, and we will begin onsite registration around 2pm. Registration will be open for the rest of the day in case you have to show up late.
We will post a “Run of Show” with exact category times closer to the event.

This family-friendly event is Free to watch (donations also accepted) and $5 entry fee per category.

You can enter your dog into as many categories as you like. All proceeds go to Austin Pets Alive!

Dog doesn't have a beard?
AFHC has your dog covered.
We'll have a craft table set up so you can create an awesome beard for your dog (and for you if you want).

CATEGORIES:
Dog & Owner Look-A-Like: Pet and owner must be similar in appearance, style, and attitude
Freestyle: Styled beard and moustache. Styling products permitted, any shape or color! Emphasis on creativity and complexity of design. Anything goes, and costumes are welcome.
Best Groomed: Neatest-looking, well-kept dog beard. Emphasis on symmetry, clean lines, and a neatness of the canine beard.
Gnarliest Beard: Wild-looking, gnarly dog beard! The wilder the better!
Sweetest Stache: The title says it all!
Old Timer: Has your dog become a curmudgeon, full of grey hair and living on a prayer? Give them one last hurrah by entering them here!

AND THEN, THE FINALE!!!
BEST IN SHOW: Winners of each category will go head-to-head to see who is the overall Best in Show!
Audience participation will be a big factor in this decision.

TO ENTER YOUR PET IN ONE OR MORE OF THE CATEGORIES, PLEASE COMPLETE THE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE (link coming soon)

We will also be registering walk up competitors on the day of the event.
Onsite Registration begins onsite at 2pm and the competition will begin at 3pm.

We will have several Austin area animal non-profits and groups set up to share information about what they do, and we will also have craft vendors and a phenomenal raffle!

Did we mention that we will have an AMAZING raffle and the raffle winners will be announced throughout the day?

Want to sell your wares, donate products for the raffle, donate items for the winner's gift bags?
Please contact us at austinfacialhairclub@gmail.com

Interested in Sponsoring the event?
Please email bryan@austinfacialhairclub.com

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Come and Shave It 17
Feb
18
11:00 AM11:00

Come and Shave It 17

Categories

Pompous Partial

Sweetest Stache

Gnarliest Beard

Groomed Beard

Craft Beard

Freestyle

6-month Sprint

 

Charity

The wonderful organization we are working with this year is Soldier Songs & Voices and Reveille Retreat

“The Reveille Retreat is designed to connect both active duty and veterans of our Armed Services with nationally acclaimed songwriters and performers to assist participants in transforming their life and military experiences into song. The Reveille Retreat is held at the beautiful TR Ranch in Hallettsville, Texas which is centrally located between Austin, San Antonio and Houston. The TR Ranch is a working cattle ranch which also hosts the Songwriter Serenade and the Live Oak Fiddle Camp. The ranch provides lodging, food and beverage service, workshop facilities, a performance venue and a recording studio for the participants.”

 

Get your spectator tickets here

Try your luck and enter to compete here

 

The beautiful venue where this spectacle will take place is Sagebrush in South Austin Texas

 

Doors open at 11am, Competition starts at 1pm

More info to come…

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Club Meeting Sunday Nov 27, 2pm
Nov
27
2:00 PM14:00

Club Meeting Sunday Nov 27, 2pm

We will discuss business, pleasure and socialize in general.

All are welcome, including kids and dogs!

Baker Street Pub has a nice menu and a comfortable, shaded deck.

Let’s talk about how Nationals went, future club goals, Holiday Party options, and we have a current focus of representing Austin at the 2023 World Beard and Moustache Championships in Germany.

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8th Annual Dog Beard and Moustache and Halloween Costume Competition!
Oct
29
2:00 PM14:00

8th Annual Dog Beard and Moustache and Halloween Costume Competition!

The Austin Facial Hair Club, Still Austin Whiskey, and The Little Darlin' are teaming up to raise funds and awareness for Austin Pets Alive!

The Little Darlin’ opens at 11am. We will be there around noon to start setting up, and we will begin onsite registration around 1pm. Registration will be open for the rest of the day in case you have to show up late.
We will post a “Run of Show” with exact category times closer to the event.

This family-friendly* event is Free to watch (donations also accepted) and $5 entry fee per category.
You can enter your dog into as many categories as you like.

Don't have a dog? Come join the party anyway!
There will be an AMAZING raffle with tons of prizes.

Dog doesn't have a beard?
The AFHC has your dog covered.

We'll have a craft table set up so you can create an awesome beard for your dog (and for you if you want).

CATEGORIES:
Dog & Owner Look-A-Like: Pet and owner must be similar in appearance, style, and attitude

Freestyle: Styled beard and moustache. Styling products permitted, any shape or color! Emphasis on creativity and complexity of design. Anything goes, and costumes are welcome.

Best Groomed: Neatest-looking, well-kept dog beard. Emphasis on symmetry, clean lines, and a neatness of the canine beard.

Gnarliest Beard: Wild-looking, gnarly dog beard! The wilder the better!

Sweetest Stache: The title says it all!

Old Timer: Has your dog become a curmudgeon, full of grey hair and living on a prayer? Give them one last hurrah by entering them here!

Halloween Costume: Does your dog have a cool costume? Let’s see it!

AND THEN, THE FINALE!!!
BEST IN SHOW: Winners of each category will go head-to-head to see who is the overall Best in Show!
Audience participation will be a big factor in this decision.

TO ENTER YOUR PET IN ONE OR MORE OF THE CATEGORIES, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

 

We will also be registering walk up competitors on the day of the event.

Registration begins onsite at 2pm and the competition will begin at 3pm.

We will have several Austin area animal non-profits and groups set up to share information about what they do, and we will also have craft vendors and a phenomenal raffle!

Did we mention that we will have an AMAZING raffle and the raffle winners will be announced throughout the day?

Want to sell your wares, donate products for the raffle, donate items for the winner's gift bags?
Great!
Please contact us at austinfacialhairclub@gmail.com

Interested in Sponsoring the event?
Awesome!
Please email bryan@austinfacialhairclub.com

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Club Meeting - October 23- 2pm
Oct
23
2:00 PM14:00

Club Meeting - October 23- 2pm

Club meeting at Baker Street Pub at 2pm!

We will discuss business, pleasure and socialize in general.

All are welcome, including kids and dogs!

Baker Street Pub has a nice menu and a comfortable, shaded deck.

Let’s talk about the upcoming 8th Annual Dog Beard and Moustache Competition, Nationals in Casper, and we have a current focus of representing Austin at the 2023 World Beard and Moustache Championships in Germany.

What a great reason to visit Europe!

AFHC meets on every 2nd and 4th Sundays

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Club Meeting - September 25 - 2pm
Sep
25
2:00 PM14:00

Club Meeting - September 25 - 2pm

Club meeting at Baker Street Pub at 2pm!

We will discuss business, pleasure and socialize in general.

All are welcome, including kids and dogs!

Baker Street Pub has a nice menu and a comfortable, shaded deck.

Among other things, we have a current focus of representing Austin at the 2023 World Beard and Moustache Championships in Germany. What a great reason to visit Europe!

AFHC meets on every 2nd and 4th Sundays

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Club Meeting - September 11, 2022
Sep
11
2:00 PM14:00

Club Meeting - September 11, 2022

Club meeting at Baker Street Pub at 2pm!

We will discuss business, pleasure and socialize in general.

All are welcome, including kids and dogs!

Baker Street Pub has a nice menu and a comfortable, shaded deck.

Among other things, we have a current focus of representing Austin at the 2023 World Beard and Moustache Championships in Germany. What a great reason to visit Europe!

AFHC meets on every 2nd and 4th Sundays

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Club Meeting - Aug 28
Aug
28
2:00 PM14:00

Club Meeting - Aug 28

Club meeting at Baker Street Pub at 2pm!

We will discuss business, pleasure and socialize in general.

All are welcome, including kids and dogs!

Baker Street Pub has a nice menu and a comfortable, shaded deck.

Among other things, we have a current focus of representing Austin at the 2023 World Beard and Moustache Championships in Germany. What a great reason to visit Europe!

AFHC meets on every 2nd and 4th Sundays

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Aug
28
to Sep 3

The 2022 - 2023 6 Month Sprint!

  • Austin Facial Hair Club HQ (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Austin Facial Hair Club Presents the Annual 6 Month Beard Sprint!
Do you think you have what it takes to grow an epic beard in 6 months?
Do you know someone who can?
This is the chance you all have been waiting for to prove your follicular worth!

•All Competitors have 6 Months to grow out their beards from scratch!

•Competitors will show their final result at Come and Shave It #17, February 18, 2023

• Entries valid starting 12:01am Aug 28, 2022 and ending at 11:59pm Sept 3, 2022 (World Beard Day)

•Amazing Prizes including Facial Hair Trimmers, Luxury Manscaping Packages, Bar Tabs, Local Gift Certificates and More!

•Enter by sending us a clean shaven photo via email w/reputable date marker (newspaper, etc.) to: sixmonthsprint@gmail.com

•Our 6 Month Beard Sprint will challenge faces from Austin and all over the Country to put their beard where their mouth is, literally.

Images from the 2014-2015 Sprint.



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Club Meeting
Aug
14
2:00 PM14:00

Club Meeting

Club meeting at Baker Street Pub at 2pm!

We will discuss business, pleasure and socialize in general.

All are welcome, including kids and dogs!

Baker Street Pub has a nice menu and a comfortable, shaded deck.

Among other things, we have a current focus of representing Austin at the 2023 World Beard and Moustache Championships in Germany. What a great reason to visit Europe!

AFHC meets on every 2nd and 4th Sundays

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