Chattanooga Beard Contest 2026

The Chattanooga Beard Contest is the Chattanooga Market's No-Shave November theme day on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at First Horizon Pavilion. The market is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the contest takes the Sunday Funday Stage at 1:30 p.m.

To compete, sign up at the stage at 1:15 p.m. The market lists five categories: beards under 6 inches, 6 to 12 inches and over 12 inches, best mustache, and freestyle or most festively decorated beard. Each category winner gets a swag bag, per the market.

Admission is free, per the market. Full details are on the official contest page.