Child & Teen Cosplay Contest

Contest: 3:30 PM - Saturday

Located in Panel Hall D (Second Floor)

 

How to enter:  Signups for Child & Teen Cosplay Contest are Saturday at the Photo Op Booth in Hall B from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. You must be completely registered by 2:30 PM; no submissions will be taken after this time.

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Category 1 - Child Masquerade Competition (up to age 12)

 

Category 2 - Teen Masquerade Competition (ages 13-17)

Masquerade: A fun and pressure-free way to show off your cosplay on stage regardless of where it’s from or how it was made! 

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Awards will be given for First, Second & Third Place in each category

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Adult Cosplay Contest

Contest: 4:30 PM - Sunday

Located on the Main Panel Stage - Hall B

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Prejudging: 3:30 PM - Sunday

Located in Panel Hall D (Second Floor)

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How to enter:  Signups for Adult Cosplay Contest are at the Photo Op Booth in Hall B, on Sunday from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. You must be completely registered by 1:30 PM on Sunday; no submissions will be taken after this time. 

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Category 1 - Adult Masquerade Competition (ages 18+)

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Masquerade: A fun and pressure-free way to show off your cosplay on stage regardless of where it’s from or how it was made! 

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Awards will be given for Best Group, as well as First, Second & Third Place Individual

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Category 2 - Adult Craftsmanship Competition (ages 18+)

Craftsmanship: Entries are judged on the craftsmanship (design, construction, execution, and general presentation) of a costume.

 

Craftsmanship Rules:

1. At least 60% of entrant’s costume must be handcrafted by the participant. Purchased or commissioned costumes (or anything considered not original work) do not qualify for the craftsmanship category.

2. The costume’s creator(s) may have a model wearing the costume for the contest. In these cases, the creator(s) must be present for judging, must be the owner of the costume, and would be credited for any awards (not the model).

3. Costumes that have won any award in any other costume contest are not permitted.

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Awards will be given for First, Second & Third Place Individuals