Blackpool’s facial hair fans gathered in style for the resort’s second annual Octobeardfest Beard and Moustache Championships.
Facial hair fanatics donned their lederhosen and brought out their best beards for the Bavarian-themed competition, held at the Rhythm and Brew Room on Church Street.
Hosted by local grooming group The Sandgrown Beardsmen, the event celebrated all things whiskered, with categories ranging from full beards and extravagant moustaches to freestyle facial hair and even fake beards.
Entrants travelled from across the Fylde coast and beyond to take part, with many embracing the Oktoberfest spirit in traditional German dress.
Organisers have said the event is a warm-up for the prestigious World Beard and Moustache Championships, which Blackpool is set to host at the Winter Gardens in August 2027.
1. Sandgrown Beardsmen host the annual Octobeardfest, an 'Octoberfest' facial hair competition at the Rhythm and Brew Room on Church Street, Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert
Sandgrown Beardsmen host the annual Octobeardfest, an 'Octoberfest' facial hair competition at the Rhythm and Brew Room on Church Street, Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
2. Sandgrown Beardsmen host the annual Octobeardfest, an 'Octoberfest' facial hair competition at the Rhythm and Brew Room on Church Street, Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert
Sandgrown Beardsmen host the annual Octobeardfest, an 'Octoberfest' facial hair competition at the Rhythm and Brew Room on Church Street, Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
3. Sandgrown Beardsmen host the annual Octobeardfest, an 'Octoberfest' facial hair competition at the Rhythm and Brew Room on Church Street, Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert
Sandgrown Beardsmen host the annual Octobeardfest, an 'Octoberfest' facial hair competition at the Rhythm and Brew Room on Church Street, Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
4. Sandgrown Beardsmen host the annual Octobeardfest, an 'Octoberfest' facial hair competition at the Rhythm and Brew Room on Church Street, Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert
Sandgrown Beardsmen host the annual Octobeardfest, an 'Octoberfest' facial hair competition at the Rhythm and Brew Room on Church Street, Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
5. Sandgrown Beardsmen host the annual Octobeardfest, an 'Octoberfest' facial hair competition at the Rhythm and Brew Room on Church Street, Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert
Sandgrown Beardsmen host the annual Octobeardfest, an 'Octoberfest' facial hair competition at the Rhythm and Brew Room on Church Street, Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
6. Sandgrown Beardsmen host the annual Octobeardfest, an 'Octoberfest' facial hair competition at the Rhythm and Brew Room on Church Street, Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert
Sandgrown Beardsmen host the annual Octobeardfest, an 'Octoberfest' facial hair competition at the Rhythm and Brew Room on Church Street, Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell