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Beard and Mustache Contest
Fri, Apr 17
|Pikeville
Beards, bragging rights, and bold mustaches take over Pikeville on April 17, 2026, during Hillbilly Days — will yours measure up?
Time & Location
Apr 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pikeville, Pikeville, KY 41501, USA
About the event
Think your beard has what it takes?
During Hillbilly Days, facial hair takes center stage at the Beard and Mustache Contest on April 17, 2026, in downtown Pikeville, Kentucky.
Hosted by The Appalachian Center for the Arts, this crowd-favorite event celebrates bold beards, legendary mustaches, and serious style. Whether you’re rocking a mountain-man beard, a perfectly sculpted handlebar, or something wildly original, this is your moment to shine.
Participants will compete for bragging rights and prizes, and with thousands of Hillbilly Days visitors in town, you’ll have plenty of admirers.
Event Details:
Beard and Mustache Contest