Magnificent Specimens | Beard and Mustache Portraits

What you need to know

Ever since moving here in the late 90′s, I have noticed something peculiar about Portland. The facial hair and the love of it. Mustaches, beards, goats, tees, goatees.

I thought…”Is Portland behind the times, or way ahead”? But now I know, the beard is timeless here in the Northwest. And now there’s a show that embraces that love and a contest that you have some time to prepare for.

SHOW
Magnificent Specimens by Dave Mead.
Land | 3925 North Mississippi Ave | Portland, Oregon 97227 | 503-451-0689
World championship beard and mustache portraits on display at Land until February 13, 2010.

Dave Mead is an Austin, Texas-based photographer who shoots advertising and editorial with a primary focus on the weird and unusual. In high school, good grades, bad haircuts and a budding interest in the creative arts were in his mix. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, studied advertising. A decade of producing TV commercials and being surrounded by great advertising led him to the world of photography and hence, this show.

CONTEST
2011 West Coast Beard & Mustache Championships
Crystal Ballroom | Sunday, January 23 | 3 p.m. entry for competitors, 3:30 p.m. entry for spectators.

Compete against some of the finest Bearded and Mustachioed Gentleman (and a few ladies…) from across the country. Competitors will be traveling from all over the west coast, as well as Texas, Illinois and Pennsylvania, all to vie for the title of Best in the West!

This is an all ages event, so bring the entire family to enjoy some fun in the historic Crystal Ballroom! And all of our adult competitors and spectators can enjoy a variety of some the finest craft beer in the Pacific Northwest, brewed by McMenamins’ master brewers.

Now’s your chance to represent Portland! Let’s show the rest of the country that we’re the home for Facial Follicle Fantasticness!