Growing and maintaining a beard and mustache is an art that some take very seriously.

So seriously, in fact, that there is an annual competition that celebrates epic facial hair.

PhotographerGreg Andersonwas there to document the incredible beards and mustaches that graced the competitive contest.

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But from Andersons photos, the competition looked fierce.

Other entrants included folks with woven beards and even non-hair sculptural pieces.

Sommer Hibbler created a steampunk-inspired piece using coils, springs, and chains.

Beard and Mustache Competition

The awe-inspiring creation won her first place in the craft category.

The 2022 competition may have alsobroken a world record.

Scroll down for more photos from contestants in the 2022 Honest Amish National Beard and Moustache Championships.

Beard and Mustache Competition

Jono Goss

Jono Gross won the Best in Show title for his mustache.

Jono Goss

The competition looked fierce.

Other entrants included folks with woven beards and even non-hair sculptural pieces.

Beard and Mustache Competition

Sommer Hibbler created a steampunk-inspired piece using coils, springs, and chains.

The awe-inspiring creation won her first place in the craft category.

Beard and Mustache CompetitionBeard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Somer Hibbler

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition

Beard and Mustache Competition