After a successful 2017 event at the world-famous and historic Ohio State Reformatory, Beards of the Old Northwest Presented by Duck River Beard Company is taking you back to prison for "Beards Behind Bars 2".

Walk the same halls as history's most infamous prisoners. Immerse yourself into the foundation that formed "The Shawshank Redemption". Hunt for the paranormal on the reformatory grounds!

Proceeds will go to benefit The Ohio State Reformation Society and The North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC).

Everything is of course still in the planning stages but mark those calendars, get the orange jumpsuit ready, and prepare for another wild night in prison!

THIS IS AN AGES 13 AND UP EVENT! This is mostly because of safety concerns of the actual prison itself. Everyone is required to have a ticket as well, regardless of age. Thank you for your understanding.

Saturday, June 30th
5:00pm-11:00pm


Make sure you don't miss the Beards Behind Bars 2 Welcome Party at Patio on Park Avenue at 1349 Park Ave W, Mansfield, on Friday, June 29th, 7:00pm-1:00am. For more info on the Welcome Party click HERE.

And then on Sunday, July 1st before you head back home, don't miss the Beards Behind Bars 2 Hangover Brunch at Black Dog Tavern at 900 Comfort Plaza Dr, Bellville, 10:00am-1:00pm.  For more info on the Hangover Brunch click HERE.



Click HERE for info on hotel accommodations or becoming a category sponsor, or for updates on Beards Behind Bars 2.


Tickets for competitors and spectators are $25.00 and include a tour of the Ohio State Reformatory at no additional charge (a $12 value!).

Online ticket sales and registration will run through Friday, June 29th at 3:00pm. Reformatory tours will begin on Saturday, June 30th at 11 :00am.

Click HERE to purchase tickets.


Mark those calendars, get the orange jumpsuit ready, and prepare for another wild night in prison!



Ohio State Reformatory
100 Reformatory Rd., Mansfield





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