Beards, Bourbon, Bands & Burlesque!

Welcome to Beardtucky! Witness two unique events for Lexington's new and improved annual beard competition and entertainment showcases with all net proceeds benefiting Green House17, an advocacy agency for survivors of intimate partner abuse. These events are proudly presented by The Nomadic Beardsmen of the Bluegrass. The NBB, Kentucky Burlesque Society, Vagabond Artists Collective and Cosmic Charlie's. See all details for the weekend below! ***Notice*** Based on attendance from previous years we expect this year's event to sellout. If you do not purchase presale tickets we cannot guarantee your entry to the events. Purchase your tickets now at http://www.cosmic-charlies.com/ **** Friday January 30 - Meet & Greet Registration with Live Music DOORS 7 PM, SHOW AT 8 PM - $5 - AGES 18+ Sign up for the competition, watch some awesome bands, and pick up some super cool gear from our vendors! Bands: Sonic Deville The Slams FLORABURN Pulse Vendors: GreenHouse 17 Lexington Bourbon Society One Eyed Cat Curiosities and Crafts Fuzzy Love Apparel Wild Hare Jack-A-Lope Brand **** Saturday January 31 - Beard Competition with Burlesque Entertainment DOORS 7 PM, SHOW AT 8 PM - $20 - AGES 18+ Witness some of the most epic facial hair you have ever seen in your life as contenders from far and wide descend upon Lexington to take home the victories! 14 categories, listed below. Registration will only be open from 7:00-7:30 PM on Saturday, your best bet is to register on Friday at the Meet & Greet! Throughout the night take in the lovely sights of burlesque and variety performers from Kentucky Burlesque Society and Vagabond Artists Collective and jam with us as Brown Bag Travelers closes out the weekend. Lexington Bourbon Society and Barrel House Distilling Company will be hosting free bourbon tastings and brewing craft drinks throughout the night. Don't forget to take photos with your friends and the performers at the photo booth provided by shootingfrenzy! Competition Categories: 1. Craft realistic 2. Craft creative 3. Mustache natural 4. Mustache styled 5. Amish 6. Goatee 7. Chops 8. Under 4 inch short beard* 9. Under 8 inch man beard* 10. Under 12 inch beast mode beard* 11. Over 12 inch grandmaster beard* 12. Dreaded and braided 13. Full beard styled mustache 14. Freestyle *Full beards are measured from the bottom lip. JUDGES: Darrell Anderson - A founding member of the Nomadic Beardsmen of the Bluegrass, facial hair champion, and Lexington softball city champion. Stoney Southpaw - A founding member of the Nomadic Beardsmen of the Bluegrass and president of Hairwolves Beard and Mustache Crew Johnathan Sturgill - President of the Hillbilly Beardsmen of Mount Sterling and all around bearded bad-ass. Chris Elder - Vice President of Derby City Whisker Club and a member of Beardilizer Formula Beard Team. PERFORMERS (listed in alphabetical order): Siobhan Atomica Bijoux Bordell Flow Jo Xander Lovecraft Madame Michon Nikita Nightsade Shortbus Zsu Zsu Starr Stage Kittens: Vivica Doolittle & Veronika Winters Late Night Music Provided by The Brown Bag Travelers Photo booth with shootingfrenzy **** Host hotel: Holiday Inn Express 1000 Export Street Lexington, Kentucky 40504 Book your rooms via this link and use the code BDS for your discount: http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/lexington/lexky/hoteldetail?qAdlt=1&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn&qChld=0&qFRA=1&qGRM=0&qGrpCd=BDS&qPSt=0&qRRSrt=rt&qRef=df&qRms=1&qRpn=1&qRpp=12&qSHp=1&qSmP=3&qSrt=sBR&qWch=0&srb_u=1&icdv=99801505&icdv=99801505 **** Nomadic-Approved Goods: www.facebook.com/HonestAmish