by Maggie Fitzgibbon
Do you sport a Man of La Mancha look-a-like beard, or long, luxuriant whiskers like Santa Claus? Then you should enter your whiskers in the first-ever Brockport Arts Festival Beard Contest!
A beard contest?
While it may seem a bit obscure, the intent is to bring a new and different event to the Brockport Arts Festival. The contest is open to anyone and those who cannot grow a beard are encouraged to make one. “I’m a portrait artist and when I was researching this type of drawing, I thought it would be fun to plan an event that would celebrate International Beard Day, which is Sunday, August 12,” Sarah Hart, area artist and contest organizer said.
There are four categories one can enter, best fake beard on a child, best fake beard on a woman, most like Don Quixote, and most unusual. The grand prize winner voted the “Best Beard in Brockport” will receive a professional charcoal portrait by Hart. The winners will be chosen by local barbers and a representative from Hairtique Salon and also by public vote. The cost to enter is $1. and only $.25 per vote for the beard of your choice.
Entries and votes should be submitted at A Different Path Gallery located at 27 Market Street. The contest will be held on Sunday, August 12. Do you have any questions about entries or voting? Contact Hart at 637-5494.
