Iron Beard Competition | Black Cat Barber Co.

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 Community Center

102 North 7th Street, Tooele, UT 84074

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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
0-3 Inches

Best Mild Beard
3-6 Inches

Best Long Beard 
+6 Inches

Best Stache
Like A Sir!

Why We Do It Charities

Every year, the shop chooses a local charity to receive 100% of the competition entry and spectator fees

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.