From bikers and lumberjacks to Gandalf wizards and mutton-chopped Civil War generals, every type of human — and every style of facial hair — was represented at the Great American Beard & Moustache Championship on Sept. 29, an annual event that has visited cities across the United States. This year, the competition was in Richmond.

Take a tour of the day through photos that show behind-the-scenes primping and on-stage parading.