While facial hair is the focus, fancy dress, as worn by Mick Wallage, is encouraged
There will be stubble trouble for anyone with a razor at an event being held in Derbyshire this weekend.
About 80 competitors from across the UK are assembling to compete at Beardon 22 in South Normanton.
The charity event will see hirsute hopefuls competing in categories such as freestyle, eight inches plus and best in show.
Organiser and a reigning world beard champion Mick Wallage called it a "fiesta of facial topiary".
High maintenance beards are a lifestyle choice, according to organiser Mick Wallage
Mr Wallage said while the emphasis was on fun, there was also a serious side as "99% of the money we raise goes to charity".
"This year we have chosen a small one, called Orchid, which funds research into and awareness of male cancers," he said.
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