As was to be expected, the American Mustache Institute's 'Stache Bash 2008 was an epic event, with hundreds of mustached (and some non-mustached) revelers enjoying the carnival-like annual benefit party supporting Challenger Baseball, a baseball league for children and adults for developmental disabilities. 
Friends new and old came from Tampa, New York, Washington, D.C., Vermont, Virginia, Chicago, Kansas City, and even East St. Louis to see the likes of:
- The deliciously sexy showgirl and Mark Spitz, who took best costume;
- The evening's "Best Mustache" winner, who drove 550 miles from Sandusky, Ohio on a Harley-Davidson just to attend;
- There was the retired narcotics officer from New York City who took home the first annual "Robert Goulet Memorial Mustached American of the Year" award, sponsored by Just For Men Haircolor (read about this in detail here).
- And of course, there was the anticipated handing over of the reigns of the day-to-day leadership of AMI from Dr. Aaron Perlut to Dr. Abraham Froman.
There were other odds and ends, like fire dancing, three terrific live bands, and even a mustached chicken. Next year, of course, will be bigger, better, and even more stupid.
But most importantly, the event raised about $15,000 for Challenger, and that, in the end, is what it's all about. You can see the full album of attendee uploaded pics here.
Carry on.