Beard & Moustache Contest (Open to All Genders)
April 5th at 3:15 p.m.
The Minnesota Beard and Moustache Coalition, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization, was originally founded in April 2011 as The Minneapolis Beard and Moustache Club. The MBMC represents, promotes and proliferates the bearded and mustachioed community of Minneapolis, MN, and the surrounding area. The MBMC works hard to fulfill the mission:To grow a more inclusive community through facial hair by pursuing three major initiatives: Supporting our community through charity, Creating a modern history of facial hair in Minnesota, and Advocating for facial hair acceptance in the workplace.
The MBMC is excited to partner with 13GearsMN.com to offer a free Steampunk Themed, beard and moustache contest on April 5th, 2025 at the Squirrel Haus Arts, 3450 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (Time TBA). Categories include:
Moustache
Full Beard less than 6 inches
Full beard longer than 6 inches
Partial Beard
Freestyle Beard and a Creative category
Categories are subject to change day of event based on attendance and participation. As a themed event contest participants will receive additional points for Steampunk themed attire, costuming, or beard designs. More information will be available on the MBMC Facebook Contest Event. A Best in Show prize will be awarded!
Clothing Ideas for 13 Gears Costume Contest
We have a lot of first-time vendors and guests, so I thought a list would be helpful. Vendors are encouraged to wear steampunk-inspired clothing at 13 Gears to help create the atmosphere. For guests, costumes are admired, but not required! That said, we don’t expect anyone to purchase anything specific to wear for the event (unless, of course, they want to), but rather, get creative with clothes they already have access to in their (or friend’s) closets. Here are some clothing suggestions just to get the ideas flowing:
· Blouses (Victorian style with high necks, lace, or ruffles)
· Blue jeans (invented in 1873!)
· Corsets
· Dress shirts (plain or striped; with or without a collar)
· Dress/suit and jackets
· Flat front pants
· Goggles
· Harnesses
· Hats (top, Bowler, Derby, newsie cap, etc.)
· Henley or thermal shirts
· Khaki pants
· Kilts
· Knickers
· Leather belts
· Military style jackets
· Pirate jacket/coats
· Pirate shirts
· Prairie/Cottagecore dresses or skirts
· Scarves or shawls
· Skirts (any length; can be layered and tied up with ribbons/scarves to make a bustle)
· Suspenders
· Ties (bow, ascot, cravat, etc.)
· Vests
· Victorian inspired clothing/costumes
If you decide to wear a costume to 13 Gears, please consider entering the costume contest being held each day at the event! Prizes will be awarded and outfits of all skill levels and from thrifted to custom-sewn are welcome!
