Oktoberfest Tampa 2025 is excited to announce our first ever Mustache Competition!

There will be a number of categories to compete in, depending on your facial follicle preference.

    

Pre-judging Qualification – Saturday, October 11th @ 6:00 PM

Official Mustache Competition – Saturday, October 11th @ 8:00 PM

Sign Up Here To Enter in the Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest competition in advance:

The categories for the Oktoberfest 2025 Mustache Competition are:

Natural Mustache – Mustache may be styled but without aids. The hairs are allowed to start growing from up to a maximum of 1.5 cm beyond the end of the upper lip.
No aids are allowed.

Freestyle Mustache – Mustache may be styled with aids and character.  The hairs are allowed to start growing from up to a maximum of 1.5 cm beyond the end of the upper lip.
Aids are allowed.

Natural Goatee – Facial hair grown only on chin, upper and lower lip.  Beard and moustache may be styled but without aids.  Aids are not allowed. Moustache not required.

Freestyle Goatee – Whether it’s a Fu Manchu, Musketeer, or your own styled creation this category is for you.  Facial hair grown only on chin, upper and lower lip.  Beard and moustache may be styled with aids.  Aids are allowed.

Natural Full Beard –  As grown, moustache integrated.  No aids allowed.  Length is important, but isn’t everything. Mass, density, shape, color, and overall impression all count. This category is sure to draw heated competition.

Freestyle Full Beard – This category is for the gentlemen with the full facial fur who like to add some style.  Touch up the mustache and create a look to impress the judges.  Aids are allowed.

Winners will be awarded in each of the six categories.  Prizes to be announced.

To view full competition rules, please visit our rules & regulations page here.