It was the battle of the 'stache at the 7th annual Circus of Whiskers facial hair competition on Saturday night at Small's Bar in Hamtramck.
Beard- and mustache-wearers competed in a variety of categories, including natural mustache, scraggly beard, mutton chops, and more.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Detroit Animal Welfare Group.
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