The San Leandro Public Library is hosting a free Beard & Mustache Competition on Saturday, August 24 from 5 PM to 10 PM. The event includes a meet and greet while enjoying light refreshments, a discussion with photographer and author Matt Rainwaters about his book, "Beard", and the Beard & Mustache Competition.
Competition judges will award a 1st Place Prize, an autographed copy of Beard, in each of seven categories: Mustache – Natural; Mustache – Styled; Partial Beard – Natural; Partial Beard – Styled; Full Beard – Natural; Full Beard – Styled, and Fake Beard. The 1st Place winners from the six Mustache, Partial Beard, and Full Beard categories will then compete for three Grand Prizes: 1st Place, a $125 gift card; 2nd Place, a $75 gift card; and 3rd Place, a $50 gift card. The competition prizes are generously donated by the Friends of the San Leandro Library. The audience will select the Grand Prize winners.
Admission and registration are free. Competitors may register at
https://www.sanleandrolibrary.org or at the event, on Saturday, August 24, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.