Today during it's 2008 State of the Union address, the American Mustache Institute announced it's plan for 'Stache Bash 2008 in St. Louis. You can watch the news conference here and can buy tickets for 'Stache Bash here.
 

What is ‘Stache Bash?
‘Stache Bash is the only worthwhile celebration of mustaches in the world, benefiting Challenger Baseball, a baseball league for disabled children. This year at ‘Stache Bash, AMI will name it’s first ever “Mustached American of the Year” (voting will soon begin on the site) as well as announcing it’s candidate for President of the United States. 

‘Stache Bash 2008 will be held October 25 at 8 p.m., at the new Lumiere Casino in downtown St. Louis.  For your convenience, if you find a “special” friend at ‘Stache Bash, or simply consume too much good “fun,” the casino has two attached hotels for those wishing to stay close.

Tickets
Tickets are $25, and for this price you receive three live bands, beer and wine – and maybe some Captain Morgan’s if they give us a lot of money – fire-eating women, a good looking mustache (is there such a thing as a bad looking mustache?), and other goodies. Tickets may be purchased in advance (purchase link coming soon), and as Mustached Americans are very popular – we  expect a sell-out (roughly 1,000 attendees).  Important note: you may wish to buy  tickets in advance, as we have hired a troupe of homeless trolls to laugh at people who come after we are filled to capacity.  It’s never fun to be laughed at by trolls.

Is There A Theme?
It will be a hairy Halloween. ‘Stache Bash 208 will be held the Saturday prior to Halloween and  will be costume-themed. Wear what you wish – whether you dress as a member of the Village People, the Golden Girls, Magnum P.I., your favorite priest (Judas Priest), Frank Zappa, a mermaid, a mer-man, 1980s television mainstays Alf or Mr. T, or your ugly selves – just have fun with it.

Who & What Will Be There?
Expect to find about 1,000 people over the age of 21, three live bands, an open bar of beer and wine – and maybe some Captain Morgan’s if they give us a lot of money - as well as fire-eating women, some ridiculous games,  mustached or non-mustached Americans, a few Canadians and other non-Americans (with the exception of the Dutch – don’t trust the Dutch).  Additionally, the American Mustache Institute reserves the right to refuse admittance – or have you removed from the event – if you are stupid, ridiculously intoxicated, act like a knucklehead, or voice praise for Dave Navarro.

Prizes
This year attendees can win prizes for best real mustache, best costume, and of course, the first ever “Mustached American of the Year.”

More Info
For more information, e-mail info@AmericanMustacheInstitute.org, call 877-STACHE-1, or call the Crab Lice Hotline.

What is AMI?
After secretly forming in the 1960s, the American Mustache Institute (NYSE: AMI) first went  public in the 1990s, fighting against a long pattern of discrimination against the race known as the “Mustached American.”  The organization began putting on events known as ‘Stache Bash in St. Louis, home of the world’s largest mustache – the Gateway Arch.

Disclaimer
AMI supports healthy, performance enhancing-free mustaches that contain no pesticides. Mustaches should be worn at the individual's own risk, and AMI is not responsible for mustaches that make men look like child molesters or Dave Navarro. Wearing a "Dictator" mustache may lead to repeated beatings. Mustaches should not be worn by women who hope to find employment outside of waste collection or who are looking for male companionship. If your mustache causes you to have an erection for more than four hours, seek immediate attention from a doctor, spouse, girlfriend, or Dave Navarro. In extremely rare cases, mustaches may cause significant decreases in sexual activity, friendships, and approval by society at large. Unibrows, commonly referred to as "forehead mustaches," are not recognized by AMI. AMI does not support chin coverage (i.e. beards, goatees) as they represent the "spousal compromise." The vast majority of mustache wearers have highly positive responses from friends, exotic dancers and grade school teachers. AMI strongly encourages consulting a physician before exploring your personal mustache capabilities, as premature mustache growth may lead to feelings of despair and depression. AMI cautions against trusting clean-shaven officers of the law. If a mustache-free constable attempts to stop your vehicle, dial 911 and proceed to the nearest police station, where a squadron of heavily mustached officers will greet you with open arms. Please consider the environment before shaving your mustache, and when considering your presidential choices in 2008, remember that Bob Barr is the first mustached American presidential candidate since Thomas E. Dewey in 1948.