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The Lincoln County Historical Museum will have a beard growing contest at 1 p.m. June 9 in conjunction with the annual Heritage Festival that kicks off Nebraskaland Days.

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Museum director Jim Giffin made the announcement Monday to allow plenty of time to grow whiskers.

Griffin said there will be two divisions: Natural Beard (beard & mustache) and Styled Beard (beard and/or mustache or a beard that is styled).

Duck Dynasty (Duck Commander) prizes will be awarded for the first three places in each division, he said.

The entry fee is $5 per contestant per division. All entries must be submitted by May 31.

Entry forms will be available on Feb. 1 at the museum or on the museum’s website, www.lincolncountymuseum.org.