PHOTOS: Ninth Annual Coney Island Beard and Moustache Competition raises hairs
Coney Island’s bearded lady has some competition.
Participants in the Ninth Annual Coney Island Beard and Moustache Competition came out swinging on Saturday, September 3 as the yearly extravaganza encompassed Surf Avenue, and raised a few hairs to say the least.
Held at Sideshows by the Seashore (1208 Surf Avenue), the competition — presented by Adam RealMan and Coney Island USA — saw some of the “strangest and most extravagant beards and mustaches” descend upon the waterfront neighborhood, as contestants battled for titles such as “Moustachio Marvel” (or Best Moustache Natural), “Dog and Pony” (or Best Partial Beard and/or Chops), and, of course, “The Brass Ring” (or Best in Show).