The World Beard and Moustache Championships
Recognizing and honoring the best facial hair on Earth
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The World Beard and Moustache Championships is the authoritative and definitive event to determine the best representative facial hair styles in the world. It is held biennially in every odd-numbered year and overseen by the World Beard and Moustache Association. Each WBMC is open to any competitor, with no pre-qualifying at any previous competition.
Reigning 2025 Best In Show Champions
Reigning 2025 Best In Show Champions
Men's
Men's
Trevor Mustafa,
California, U.S.
Trevor Mustafa,
California, U.S.
Full Beard Natural 20 - 30 cm
Photo credit: Greg Anderson Photography
Women's
Women's
Kristin Wagner,
Ohio, U.S.
Kristin Wagner,
Ohio, U.S.
Craft Creative Beard
Photo credit: Greg Anderson Photography
Upcoming World Beard and Moustache Championships
Upcoming World Beard and Moustache Championships
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Following the 2027 WBMC, we'll see you in Spokane ("spo-can"), Washington, U.S.A.
Following the 2027 WBMC, we'll see you in Spokane ("spo-can"), Washington, U.S.A.
Previous World Beard and Moustache Championships
Previous World Beard and Moustache Championships
2025 WBMC - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2025 WBMC - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The 2025 World Beard and Moustache Championships were hosted by Mad Viking Beard Club Pennsylvania, and took place July 3rd, 4th, and 5th at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The 2025 World Beard and Moustache Championships were hosted by Mad Viking Beard Club Pennsylvania, and took place July 3rd, 4th, and 5th at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2023 WBMC - Burghausen, Germany
2023 WBMC - Burghausen, Germany
The 2023 World Beard and Moustache Championships were hosted by the Ostbayerische Bart- und Schnauzerclub, and took place June 9th, 10th, and 11th at the City Hall in Burghausen, Germany.
The 2023 World Beard and Moustache Championships were hosted by the Ostbayerische Bart- und Schnauzerclub, and took place June 9th, 10th, and 11th at the City Hall in Burghausen, Germany.
( 2021 WBMC - Auckland, New Zealand )
( 2021 WBMC - Auckland, New Zealand )
The 2021 World Beard and Moustache Championships was planned to have been hosted by The Fellowship of the Beard NZ, and was scheduled for April 10th at the Hunua Rooms of the Aotea Centre in Auckland, New Zealand.
It was cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and rescheduled for 2023 in Burghausen, Germany.
2019 WBMC - Antwerp, Belgium
2019 WBMC - Antwerp, Belgium
The 2019 World Beard and Moustache Championships were hosted by the Snorrenclub Antwerpen, and took place May 17th, 18th, and 19th at Elisabeth Center in Antwerp, Belgium.
The 2019 World Beard and Moustache Championships were hosted by the Snorrenclub Antwerpen, and took place May 17th, 18th, and 19th at Elisabeth Center in Antwerp, Belgium.
2017 WBMC - Austin, Texas
2017 WBMC - Austin, Texas
The 2017 World Beard and Moustache Championships were hosted by the Austin Facial Hair Club, and took place September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017 at The Long Center for Performing Arts in Austin, Texas.
The 2017 World Beard and Moustache Championships were hosted by the Austin Facial Hair Club, and took place September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2017 at The Long Center for Performing Arts in Austin, Texas.
2015 WBMC - Leogang, Austria
2015 WBMC - Leogang, Austria
The 2015 World Beard and Moustache Championships were hosted by the Ostbayerische Bart- und Schnauzerclub, and took place October 3rd, 2015 in Leogang, Austria.
The 2015 World Beard and Moustache Championships were hosted by the Ostbayerische Bart- und Schnauzerclub, and took place October 3rd, 2015 in Leogang, Austria.
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