2023 Beard Growing Contest

REGISTRATION FOR THE 40th ANNUAL BEARD GROWING CONTEST
Festival du Voyageur is pleased to announce that the Beard Growing Contest will be back for its 40th edition, on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Marion Hotel at 6:30 p.m.
CMV Canada
This year's contest is in support of CMV Canada. Congenital CMV (cCMV) is the most common non-genetic cause of birth defects and hearing loss in infants. The Canadian CMV Foundation is a national charity committed to preventing cCMV infections and improving the quality of life and care for those affected.

Category | Clean Shaven
Participants can register for the CLEAN SHAVEN category on December 21, 22 or 23, 2022 by shaving their face on any of these days and sending a photo of themselves to [email protected].
By registering for the Clean Shaven category, participants agree to grow their beard until the Beard Growing Contest on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Marion Hotel.
Cost: The cost to participate in the Clean Shaven category is free. Participants must simply arrive between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in order to participate.
WHAT'S THE PRIZE?
1st place: $150
2nd place: $100
3rd place: $50

OPEN CATEGORY
WHEN DO I SIGN UP?
Saturday, February 25 at Marion Hotel
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
Participants must be present the most creative beard.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
FREE
WHAT'S THE PRIZE?
1st place: $150
2nd place: $100
3rd place: $50

VOYAGEUR BEARD CATEGORY WHEN DO I SIGN UP? WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? WHAT'S THE PRIZE? |

INNOVATION CATEGORY
WHEN DO I SIGN UP?
Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Marion Hotel
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
Participants must show a stylish and well-groomed beard and/or mustache.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
FREE
WHAT'S THE PRIZE?
1st place: $150
2nd place: $100
3rd place: $50
results
2020
Clean Shaven: Colin Ward
Voyageur: Francisco Munilla
Novelty: Donnie Dazzler
Open: Tracy Lavallee