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It’s open season in Vancouver and the hunt is on to find Mr Ruff 2016.
The annual competition turns five this year at Vancouver’s The Pint. The night will feature candidate stripteases, a charity challenge and step down performance by Mr Ruff 2015, Colin. Four candidates will dance, strip and strut their way through the competition as they battle it out to become Vancouver’s ultimate daddy.
Meet the men vying for this year’s title.
Aaron
Age: 35
Height: 5’9″
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Occupation: hairstylist/ massage therapist/ HIV counselor
Anuar
Age: 25
Height: 5’11″
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Occupation: handyman
Jesse
Age: 25
Height: 5’11″
Hometown: Hamilton, ON
Occupation: driver
Shane
Age: 47
Height: 5’11″
Hometown: Duxbury, VT
Occupation: web developer
The winner is determined by a combination of money raised during the charity portion of the contest, as well as online voting that is already open and in-person voting at the event.
Mr Ruff 2016
The Pint
455 Abbott Street, Vancouver
Friday, March 25, 2016, 8pm–3am
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