Iron Beard Competition | Black Cat Barber Co.

Bad Ass Beards and Staches

Once a year, on the second Saturday of November, we gather in the cold mountain air for the Iron Beard Competition hosted by Black Cat Barber Co.

This isn’t your average grooming showdown. It’s a bold, loud, and ridiculously fun celebration of the wildest, toughest, and most glorious facial hair around. Whether you rock a majestic lumberjack mane, a perfectly twisted handlebar, a free-range beast, or something that defies all categories, this is your stage to strut, style, and battle for the crown as the next Iron Beard Champion.

The Dow James Building

Second Saturday of November at 12 PM

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Ready to Throw Down

If you or someone you know has what it takes, come compete! Our core categories are always

Best Short
Beard

Best Mild-
Length Beard

Best Long
Beard

Best
Mustache

Why We Do It

Every year, the shop chooses a local charity to receive 100% of the competition entry fees and spectator donations. We’re proud to have supported incredible organizations like

These groups do amazing work right here in our community and your beard gets to help power that impact.

Claim Your Legacy

Getting started is easy. Follow these simple steps to compete for the Iron Beard title and be part of an unforgettable event.

Complete your registration and choose the category that best matches your beard.

Showcase your beard in front of the judges and the crowd. Confidence, style, and personality matter.

Top competitors earn their category titles, while one champion claims the Iron Beard crown.

Experience the Iron Beard

Step into the atmosphere of Iron Beard. Watch the highlights from last competitions and see the legendary beards, unforgettable moments, and incredible community that make this event one of a kind.