Behavior Brainerd, Minnesota

It is illegal for men to be clean-shaven during the Paul Bunyan festival.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

To celebrate the logging heritage of the town, an old municipal decree demanded that every able-bodied man grow a beard leading up to the annual Paul Bunyan Carnival. Those caught without facial hair were subjected to a public mock trial and thrown into a fake jail. Though no longer legally enforced, the spirit of mandatory lumberjack grooming lives on.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Brainerd City Charter (Historical Decree)

Where to look:

Brainerd Civic Celebration Codes

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