Photos: Bockfest Sausage Queen and Beard Baron contests, March 3, 2018

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Beard Baron contestants Steve Casper of Ft. Thomas and Ryan Sheibley of Ft. Wayne, Ind. with beard judge Todd Dupler of West Chester.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Beard Baron contestants Mark Carroll of Middletown and Lance Wooton of Lily, Ky. Lance went on to take his category and win the overall best beard cup.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Ryan Baird of Pomeroy and Dave Harten of Avondale.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Shannon Arnett of Madisonville and Megan McLane of Mariemont.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Maxie Flynn of Dayton, Maria Tedesco and Zack Hacker of Crestview Hills and Adam Wanter of Dayton.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Bockfest revelers fill the hall for the Beard Baron and Sausage Queen contests.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Jaime Gabbard of Louisville keeps company with Megan McLane as she prepares to compete in the Ladies Fake Creative Beard catagory.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Mark Carroll of Middleton brings his well groomed beard closer to the judges table for their inspection during the Beard Baron contest.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Abi and Brandon Galeas of Covington and Ben Strasinger and Kelsey Sherlock of Anderson.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. "Taxi" Phil Jones, President of the Beard Barons, hold one of the catagory award cups.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Winners in the Beard Baron contest are Lance Wooton, Grand Prize and beard over 10" category, Zac Thomas, 5-10" category, Jono Ries, Mustache category, Megan McLane, Ladies Creative category, Joey Brennan, 5" and under category, and Ryan Sheibley, Partial Beard category.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Last year's Sausage Queen, Amy Moore of Downtown, officially opens the contest.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Chris Wagel emcees the Sausage Queen contest.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Sausage Queen competitor Aschli Schneider greets the crowd.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Sausage Queen Amy Moore gives the crowd a taste of what won her the crown the previous year.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. The crowd is fired up for their favorites during the Sausage Queen contest.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Amber Neff of Northside performs during the talent section of the Sausage Queen contest.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Sara Hutchinson of Hyde Park performs during the talent section of the Sausage Queen contest.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. David Dalton of Northside performs during the talent section of the Sauaage Queen contest.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Luis Balladares performs a bawdy dance number for the talent section of the Sausage Queen contest.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Sausage Queen contestants await the final decision of the judges.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. Luis Balladares reacts to the roar of the crowd when they are asked to judge his peformance.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. The newly crowned Sausage Queen, Luis Balladares, celebrates with his prize check.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. The newly crowned Sausage Queen, Luis Balladares of Mt. Lookout, jumps for joy in a victory leap.

The Sausage Queen and Beard Baron were chosen for the year's Bockfest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bockfest Hall in Over-the-Rhine. An impromptu conga line forms in the Bockfest Hall after the Sausage Queen contest is over.