It’s almost time for the fuzzy face off, folks!
The Uptowner, the "home of the beautiful people" located at 1032 E. Center St., will once again host the fourth annual Beard Competition on Saturday, April 16 at 4 p.m. Registration starts at 2 p.m. The event is free for spectators and participants.
There are "at least" six categories in the competition, according The Uptowner owner and contest co-organizer Steve Johnson, including Freestyle Facial Hair, Partial Beard, Whiskerinas (a category for the ladies), Best Moustache (styled or natural), Full Beard Natural (three inches and under) and Full Beard Natural (more than eight inches).
Winners will receive a cash prize and a certificate.
Rob Woelfl, the full-natural winner at the first contest, will return as the event’s emcee. Judges include myself and Jessica Kaminski, photographer and author of Milwaukee Beard Book. The Milwaukee Beard Book will be for sale at the event.
"Shaving is for pussies," says Johnson.
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