Beard and Moustache Competition Fundraiser to be held on August 17th

The staff of the Texarkana Renaissance Faire will be hosting Texarkana's first ever beard and moustache competition August 17, 2013 at the Arrow Bar in Texarkana, AR. This is a fundraiser for the 2013 Texarkana Renaissance Faire.

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To enter the contest please be at the Arrow Bar (112 E 5th St, Texarkana, AR across from the Courthouse) at 7pm to sign up. Must be 21+.

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Space is limited, 10 contestants per category and there is no pre-registration so come on time if you want to compete!

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A winner will be chosen from each of our 6 categories by a panel of four judges.

Winners will not be judged using a point system but by judges choice and audience response. (Category details at the bottom of the page)

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If you have any questions, contact us at texarkanarenfaire@gmail.com
For more information about beard and moustache competitions please visit www.worldbeardchampionships.com

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Prize Package Donations From:

Decorations Provided By:

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Categories

Moustache: The moustache is the hair that grows on the upper lip but can also include hairs growing from elsewhere on the face that are a natural extension of the shape of the moustache. Moustaches can be completely natural or styled. Examples: Fu Manchu, handlebar, horseshoe, toothbrush, etc.

Partial Beard- This category includes all styles of facial hair that are neither full beards nor solely moustaches. "A category for the others".

Examples: sideburns, van dykes, goatees, soul patches, mutton chops, and imperials. 

Groomed Beard- This category is for shorter beards groomed by means of shaving and trimming. There must be an unbroken line of unshaven face from the temple to the chin to the other temple. Styled or natural moustaches allowed.

Full Beard Natural- Portions of the cheeks can be partially shaved as can the neck, but there must be an unbroken line of unshaven face from the temple to the chin to the other temple. Length is important, but isn't everything. This category is for beards that have been allowed to achieve their natural fullness, size, shape, and overall impression. No styling aids.

Freestyle- sculpt it, spin it, paint it, twirl it. Anything goes. In this category the judges will determine which contestant's facial hair is the most creative and artistic. Costumes encouraged but not mandatory.

Ladies – fake it ‘till you make it and be crowned Princess of the 2013 beard and moustache competition. No "finger staches" allowed! Moustache or beard must be on your face.

Beard and Moustache Competition Moved to August 17th

We will be hosting Texarkana's first beard and moustache competition, August 17th at the Arrow Bar in Texarkana, AR. More details coming soon!

Beard & Moustache Competition Scheduled for July

The crew of the Texarkana Renaissance Faire will be hosting Texarkana's very first BEARD AND MOUSTACHE COMPETITION in July.

Details coming soon!

Texarkana Renaissance Faire taking donations on Go Fund Me

The second annual Texarkana Renaissance Faire will be held at the Four States Fair Grounds October 4-6 2013 in Texarkana, AR.

Last year's faire was a success despite the terrible weather conditions! We had wonderful merchants, amazing entertainment and all around jolly good fun!

Last year's entertainment lineup included: Celtic songstress Abby Green, bard and Fairy duo Finn & Fiona, award winning magician Daniel Greenwolf, Ft. Worth based bellydance troupe BellaNatana, poetic piratesSeadog Slam, demonstrating blacksmiths Shadowhawk Blades and many others!

We also had a wonderful group of 16th century influenced merchantsselling handmade crafts and wares such as jewelry, unique home decor, bath and beauty products, Renaissance clothing and pottery - and special services such as henna designs and exquisite hair braiding.

Last year's faire was funded by Dermagraphics Tattoo Studio in Texarkana along with private donors and public donations from the fine people of Texarkana and the surrounding areas.

This year, our goal is to make the faire bigger and better by doubling the amount of merchants, food vendors, cast members and entertainment.

Your donations will fund the lodging and other accommodations for entertainment, decor, advertisement, rental fees and many other expenses necessary to ensure the improvement of the 2013 Faire.

To donate to the 2013 Texarkana Renaissance Faire, please visit our Go Fund Me page!

{{Photos of the 2012 Texarkana Renaissance Faire by Robyn Barnes}}

Cast Members Wanted!

We are looking for cast members for the 2013 Texarkana Renaissance Faire (October 4-6). Peasants and beggars, gypsies, pirates,knights and royalty, jesters and fools, gothic characters, bards, fairies and other fantasy creatures. Exercise your creativity and create your own character. Cast members must have their own costuming and props. Must be friendly and willing to interact with patrons and other cast members. First-timers welcome. This is volunteer work, food and drinks provided. Please contact texarkanarenfaire@gmail.com to request an application. 

Merchants Wanted for the 2013 Faire

The Texarkana Renaissance Faire is now accepting applications for food vendors and merchants for the 2013 Faire. Please contact us at texarkanarenfaire@gmail.com
to request an application.

Poetic Pirates, Magic and More!

Don't miss the return of the jolly and highly entertaining poetic pirate troupe Seadog Slam at the 2013 Texarkana Renaissance Faire!

Also joining us in October is the magical jack-of-all-trades Bryan Sapphire!

Please email us at TexarkanaRenFaire@gmail.com to find out how YOU can join the 2013 Texarkana Renaissance Faire!

Blacksmiths and Fire Spinners for 2013

Demonstrating blacksmiths Shadowhawk Blades will be joining us again for the 2013 Texarkana Renaissance Faire. Shadowhawk Blades specializes in custom-made knives and swords and introductory blacksmith training through private knife making classes. For more information about Shadowhawk Blades please visit their webiste: www.ShadowhawkBlades.com.

Also joining the 2013 faire entertainment lineup is fire-spinning duo, Radiant Spirals from Memphis, TN.

Entertainment Wanted!

We are now accepting applications for stage and lane entertainment for the 2013 Texarkana Renaissance Faire (Oct 4-6). Amateurs welcome! Please contact us at texarkanarenfaire@gmail.com to request an application.