Do you have the ultimate facial hair? Or maybe you have a booming voice, able to call your kin from hollers away? Either way, The App (the Appalachian Center for the Arts) in downtown Pikeville, KY is where you’ll want to be on April 25, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM! This event will be taking place during the Pikeville Hillbilly Days Festival 2025.

A Celebration of Appalachian Tradition

This year, we’re bringing back two unique events guaranteed to have you grinning from ear to ear:

1. Beard and Mustache Contest
2. Kin Calling Contest

Whether you’re keen on competing, cheering on your friends, or simply soaking up the one-of-a-kind atmosphere, there’s something here for everyone.

Location, Location, Location

• Where: The App (the Appalachian Center for the Arts), 218 2nd Street, Pikeville, KY 41501
• When: Friday, April 25, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Situated in the heart of downtown Pikeville, The App is the perfect spot to gather together for a friendly competition, great entertainment, and a memorable evening celebrating Appalachian culture.

Beard and Mustache Contest Details

Categories to Compete In

• Longest Beard
• Thickest Beard
• Best Effort
• Most Creative Beard
• Coolest Mustache
• Best Overall Facial Hair

Show off the results of your careful grooming (or carefree growing!) for a chance to win bragging rights and fun prizes. It’s an opportunity to get creative—whether you’re rocking a handlebar mustache, a finely sculpted goatee, or a full-on lumberjack beard.

Registration

• Cost: FREE
• How to Register: Simply show up at The App on the day of the event, fill out the quick registration form, and you’re in!

Why You Should Participate

From experienced beard aficionados to anyone attempting their very first “best effort” stubble, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Bring along friends and family for an evening full of lighthearted competition, plenty of laughs, and a chance to meet fellow facial hair enthusiasts.

Kin Calling Contest

After the facial hair festivities, stick around for the return of Kin Calling, a humorous celebration of Appalachian roots. It’s all about connecting with the heritage of our mountains and sharing a hearty laugh at the end of the day. If you’ve never seen a Kin Calling contest before, you’re in for a real treat—think of it as Appalachian family reunion vibes mixed with a little bit of playful theater.

Don’t Miss Out!

If you love a good time (and maybe a good mustache or two), come on down to Pikeville’s own Appalachian Center for the Arts:

• Date: April 25, 2025
• Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Address: 218 2nd St, Pikeville, KY 41501

Whether you’ve got a beard, a mustache, or just some big laughs to share, join us at The App for an unforgettable evening. We can’t wait to see your fabulous facial hair—and hear your “kin calling” chops! Be there or be square!