Metallic1, don't be afraid to compete! It's always a lot of fun with a whole bunch of guys that, for a change, are as fuzzy as you! There's no understanding how the judges sometimes come up with some of the winners they do. It's no reflection on how good or bad your beard is. Just go have fun.

And Sheriff, my vote would be the Amphitheatre too if they can get a sound system set up. This years venue had us crammed in like sardines in a can.