Show Off Your Facial Hair, Appetite at Placer County Fair

Wanted: Competitive spirit, love of pies and/or watermelon, large appetite, facial hair.

If you fit any of the above characteristics, consider entering in one of the Placer County Fair’s friendly competitions this weekend.

They’ll be holding two eating contests: pie and watermelon, and a beard and mustache contest. All contests will be held on the Beer Garden stage at the fairgrounds.

Sound appealing? Here’s more information:

Beard and Mustache Contest:

was such a success that they’re bringing it back for a second year — this time with more categories.

“Last year, we had world champions come out and compete,” said Ryan Scalise with Moustache and Beard Social Club, in a news release. Scalise is organizing the event.

This year, they’re adding categories like lady’s fake beard and kids fake facial hair.

“With the addition of the kids category, we should have one heck of a competition,” Scalise said. “I’m excited to see what people come up with.”

If you rock a perfectly groomed goatee or your handlebar mustache raises eyebrows, consider entering one of the categories:

• Full Beard under one foot
• Full Beard over one foot
• Partial Beard (any combination or style that does not have its own category)
• Moustache (no styling aids allowed)
• Styled Moustache (styling aids are allowed)
• Business Beard (Closely trimmed beard that looks well with a tie and a briefcase)
• Whiskerina (Ladies fake beard or moustache category)
• Just wait till I can grow the real deal (for the kids)

The contest starts at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The $5 entry fee will benefit Ride to Walk nonprofit organization.

For more information, visit the Eventbrite website here.

Pie-Eating Contest:

Be prepared to be covered in pie if you’re a pie-eating contestant. Adults and kids can compete for the title of pie-eating champion. The contest is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Watermelon-Eating Contest:

See how many juicy watermelon slices you can devour in one sitting during the watermelon-eating contest. Kids and adults are welcome to compete. The contest will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Placer County Fair

When: 3-10 p.m. Thursday, June 21 and Friday, June 22; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24
Where: , 800 All America City Blvd. in Roseville
Cost: Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for kids 12 and under and seniors age 60 and older
Special Admission Days: Thursday: Seniors and Veterans get in free; Friday: Employees of all of the fair sponsors get in free; Saturday: All active military and first responders (with an ID) get in free; Sunday: Kids under age 12 get in free
Info: 916-786-2023 or www.placercountyfair.org