The James A. Garfield Historical Society celebrated the opening of a time capsule with a community event, “The Great Gathering of the Beards,” which saw enthusiastic participation from residents and visitors alike.
The event, organized and run by The Barber of G’ville, included a beard contest with various categories. The winners of The Great Gathering of the Beards – Time Capsule Edition 2024 are as follows:
Kids Creative: 1st Place: Jackson Konkle
0-6 Inch Natural Beard: 1st Place: Brandon Markham; 2nd Place: Dan Peterson; 3rd Place: James Matheny
6-12 Inch Natural Beard: 1st Place: Charles Allen; 2nd Place: Eric Seibold; 3rd Place: Rich Stark
Best in Show: Rich Stark
All proceeds from The Great Gathering of the Beards were donated to the James A. Garfield Historical Society, supporting their efforts to preserve local history.
