The World Beard and Moustache Championships is a biennial event participated by beard
and moustache wearers from all over the world. A different country will host the event as
decided by The World Beard & Moustache Association (WBMA).
To promote good relationships between members of moustache and beard clubs throughout
the world and to foster networks in the interests of friendship, conviviality and fun.
To encourage and celebrate standards of excellence in the growth, design and presentation
of facial hair.
To raise the profile of beard and moustache clubs in order to attract new members and to
bring to the general public a topic of interest and fun (put a smile on people’s faces).
To cover the costs of hosting the championships and to raise money for selected charity
organizations, such as The Rockinghorse Appeal and TacheBack. 

Some really weird and strange looking beards and mustaches.