Photos: 2015 World Beard and Moustache Championship

Bearded competitors from all over the world gathered in Austria last Saturday, October 3, for this year's annual Beard and Moustache World Championships.

Around 350 contestants from 20 different countries  signed up to show off their hairy facial sculptures, in the hopes of being crowned champions.

Hairy competitors can take part in 18 different categories, including best goatie, best stubble and best fashion beard.

See photos of the whiskered wonders after the cut.