Battle of the beard championships held in Portland

Donning beards and mustaches of all shapes and sizes, facial hair enthusiasts gathered in Portland, Oregon on Saturday (October 25) at the Just For Men World Beard and Moustache Championships.

Madison Rowley was crowned the overall victor while 17 other contestants took home awards for categories that included the best "English Moustache" and the "Goatee Natural."

About 300 contestants from 29 US states, the Virgin Islands and nine foreign countries, participated in the event, according to the Oregonian. — Reuters