Hair today, gone tomorrow; winners of the Centennial Beard-Growing Contest

Facial hair can come in all sorts of colors, shapes and size. But who would've thought day-glow green? Evidently, Dave Staehlin did. And though he caught the eye of many, Staehlin failed to capture the nod from judges on Monday when Friday Harbor's beard-growing contest mercifully — for many — reached its conclusion.

Facial hair can come in all sorts of colors, shapes and size.

But who would’ve thought day-glow green?

Evidently, Dave Staehlin did. And though he caught the eye of many, Staehlin failed to capture the nod from judges on Monday when Friday Harbor’s beard-growing contest mercifully — for many — reached its conclusion.

The beard-growing contest was held as part of Friday Harbor’s centennial celebration. The contest — comprising several months of growth and grooming — concluded with judging at the Friday Harbor Fire Station.

Who would’ve thought growing a beard could be a spectator sport? Friday Harbor’s fire hall proved too small to contain all those that showed up to witness the end and cheer on the bearded wonders.

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Sponsored by Island Rec, the event drew 58 contestants who began the competition clean-shaven nearly five months ago. At stake: Dinner for two at several of the town’s leading restaurants, and bragging rights.

The contest winners:

— Jeff Gull, blackest beard.
— David Eden, whitest beard.
— Bobby Wilson, reddest beard.
— Donny Galt, longest beard.
— Cole Hull, wildest beard.
— Jason Richardson, Judges Choice (“impressive day-glow orange”).
— Scott Zehner, Judges Choice (“best beard to hide an investment in”).