Saturday September 13th the Appalachian Bearded Mafia will be Hosting “Beards on Main” aka… “End of Summer Bash” in Downtown ~ Ashland Ohio, 44805.
Four events in one day ~ Full of Engines 👀, Beards 👀 and Beauties 👀and live music performances!!
Come assist us in raising money for TWO charities!
Our First;
ACTS 4 Love is an Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to bring handmade comfort items ~ care packs such as handmade quilts, pillows and bags—to children in local hospitals and others in need.
Our impact so far
~ Donated 7,375 items in 2024 and aiming for 8,112 gifts in 2025, delivered to 25+ hospitals and care centers.
Why it matters
Each handmade item carries warmth, comfort, and hope to a child facing medical challenges.
Get involved
Help us reach more young patients—donate supplies, funds, or your time. Together, we can make every act of caring count.
Our Second;
“Safe Haven”, a program of Appleseed Community Mental Health which began in 1997 as the only county-wide program providing support as a dual program (sexual violence and domestic violence), Safe Haven continues to support survivors in Ashland County by offering FREE safe shelter, domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, and rape crisis support and advocacy 24/7, 365 days a year.
SO… we’re taking Classic Cars and lining them up on one side of “Main Street” then we are going to line up Motorcycles down the other side of “Main Street” then we’re going to throw a Beard Competition in the middle of it along with a Pin Up Pageant to make us all smile!! And…. You know there is always additions dealing with me… ALL the downtown stores will be open and restaurants will be operating with food and drink specials for the day, all while raising money for charity! More fun than anyone can have in a day!!
Beard Competition Registration begins at 2 until 3:30 at;
Kash Co. Pourhouse
155 W Main Street
Ashland Ohio 44805
At 4 pm the Beard Competition will be held on the stage located at “Foundation Plaza”.
Now it is September in Ohio… so our “bad weather” backup for the Beard Competition and Pin Up Pageant will be relocated to;
The Ashland Theatre
212 Center St
Ashland OH 44805
Also check out other Contests in Ashland, Nonprofit events in Ashland, Music events in Ashland.
