Annual State of the Beard Competition set for September

It is time to start growing and grooming your beard for the Seventh Annual State of the Beard Competition.

Set for September 14, the Beard and Mustache competition will offer six categories: Big Beard, Small Beard, Mustache, Partial Beard, Whiskerina, and Kids Beard or Mustache.

Sponsored by the State of the Ozarks and presented by the Queen City Beard and Moustache Federation, this is a free event, but donations for the Branson Humane Society will be accepted.

The fun gets underway at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, in downtown Hollister.  

The Queen City Beard and Moustache Federation's purpose is growing hair and growing communities. According to their Facebook page, "Raised awareness for local nonprofits, direct impact, incredible friendships and lots of laughs are the byproducts of our community work."