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INVITATION

Updated 04/07/09

The South Central Alaska Beard and Moustache Club

cordially invites all facial hair wearers, clubs, friends, and fans to the

 

WORLD BEARD AND MOUSTACHE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Dena’ina Center, Anchorage, Alaska USA

 

All proceeds benefit charities supported by the Lions Clubs of Alaska.

 

Tentative Schedule:

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

* 6:00 Informal reception and brewery tour at Midnight Sun Brewing Company for competitors and guests. Admisson: free - RSVP required.

* 6:00 Informal BTUSA gathering downtown, location TBD.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

* 18:00 Official Welcome Picnic for all competitors and guests at the Kincaid Chalet. Hosted by SCAKBMC and local Lions Clubs. Shuttle busses available. Admission: free.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

* Self guided opportunities for Alaskan adventures including fishing, hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, etc.

Friday, May 22, 2009

* 12:15 - 3:00 World Beard and Moustache Association Meeting at the Dena'ina Center. Open to the public.

* 4:00 Parade of Beards through downtown Anchorage and Welcome Rally in Town Square. Admission: free.

* 6:30 Kick Off Party & AK Grizzly Beard Contest at the Dena'ina Center. Entertainment by the Australian Band "The Beards."

Saturday, May 23, 2009

* 10:00 - 12:00 Final registration and pre-judging. All contestants must appear for verification that they are entered in the correct category. Late registrations will be accepted.

* 12:30 Appearance at the Saturday Market downtown Anchorage.

* 1:30 Doors open at the Dena'ina Center for the 9th World Beard and Moustache Championships.

* 2:00 Moustache and Partial Beard judging begins.

* 5:00 Contest Intermission, music and dancing.

* 7:00 Full Beard judging begins.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

* 12:00 Excursion to Portage Glacier Cruise, AK Wildlife Center, and Crow Creek Mine Picnic for farewell beer and brats. Cost: $60.00 per person.

The South Central Beard and Moustache Club

Bob Gengler, President

David Traver, Vice President

For further information, please see:

http://www.akbeardclub.com

or:

http://www.anchorage.net/worldbeard