Conspicuously omitted from the Full Beard finalists at the New York Beard and Mustache Championships, Jack Passion travels to Portland seeking revenge. Freestyle sees the sudden and surprising emergence of a new contender, even as perennial finalist John Buckler attempts to extend his lead in the category's medal count.

The beard circuit heads to the Lone Star State for the Texas National Beard and Mustache Championships. After the explosive confrontation between Jack Passion and Austin Facial Hair Club at the West Coast Championships, Passion fears what awaits him on his rival's home turf.

The Beardsmen are in Philadelphia for the East Coast Beard and Mustache Championships, the last event on this year's American Bearding Circuit. With the season ending German International Championships just weeks away, it's a critical last chance to build momentum before heading across the pond to challenge the German Masters in Bearding's Fatherland.