Margate, Kent – 29 November 2025 — The Old Kent Market is set to get a little hairier this Movember, as Margate’s first-ever Mr. Margate: Beard & Moustache Showdown makes its debut on Saturday 29 November 2025.

Created by Gentlemen’s Bits of Margate, the market’s resident male grooming products shop, the new event celebrates the art of facial hair, the character of Margate’s creative community, and the spirit of Movember — all rolled into one lively afternoon by the sea.

Running from 1–6 PM (fun starts at 2 PM), the Mr. Margate Showdown will bring together locals, visitors, and traders for a day of friendly competition, music, prizes, and fundraising for men’s health. Contestants will battle for titles like Best Beard, Best Moustache, Most Creative Facial Hair, and the coveted crown of Mr. Mo Margate 2025.

With the market’s eclectic mix of food, music, and traders providing the perfect backdrop, the FREE event promises to capture Margate’s trademark blend of tradition and quirk. Families are also invited to join in, with a special “Best Kids’ Facial Hair” category encouraging children to get crafty and show off their own facial-hair creations.

Event Details
???? Saturday 29 November 2025
???? 1 PM – 6 PM (Fun starts at 2 PM)
???? The Old Kent Market, Margate
???? Competition Entry: £3 (donation to Movember UK)
????? Spectators: Free entry
???? Music, local food and drink, independent traders, prizes, and entertainment

How to Enter
Contestants can sign up now by visiting www.gentsbits.shop/mr-margate or by scanning the QR codes on posters around town.
All proceeds go to Movember UK, supporting men’s mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer research.
Follow @gents.bits on Instagram and hashtags #MrMargate #BeardsByTheSea #MovemberMargate for updates and entry info.