Saturday Cosplay Contest

Craftsmanship Entries:

  1. Please be aware that signing up puts you in line, it does not guarantee entry. All entries are recorded, acceptance emails will be sent closer to the date of the convention.
  2. Your costume must be, at minimum, 70% handmade by you 
    1. Store-bought costumes are not permitted
    2. Your costume must be made or modified by you
      1. Modifications or altered items on the costume must be a minimum 50% or more altered from their original state to count towards the overall 70%
      2. Any assistance in making the costume must be below 30%
    3. Any disability aids will not be counted against entrants
  3. The maker of the costume must be present and entering their own work
    1. Entrants may use someone as their model or wear it themselves
    2. Costumes may not be presented on a mannequin
  4. Many sources for costumes are accepted. All are judged as craftsmanship divided by their skill division (Novice, Journeyman, Master). They may be from any of the following:
    1. A published source material 
    2. Original design/ fanart (non-published art, such as your own drawing or another artist’s work with permission) 
    3. Mash-ups/ different takes on pre-existing characters
  5. You must provide references at your pre-judging appointment
    1. Physical references are preferred (printed photos, sketches, etc.)
    2. You will be docked points if you do not provide a reference
  6. All costumes must adhere to the convention’s cosplay rules:
    1. Costumes must be appropriate for wear in public. No public indecency. We are a family-friendly event
    2. No hateful, offensive, or provocative symbols, designs or text are to appear on your costume
    3. Be aware of your surroundings, especially with large, bulky, and extravagant costumes and props
      1. If you will need assistance or extra accommodation please make us aware, though you can ask to any staff to get assistance
  7. Be polite and courteous
    1. Entrants who are rude, hostile, harass, or stalk cosplay staff, judges, and/or other cosplayers will be removed from the event lineup
      1. This may include disqualification from entering future events
      2. This extends to online interactions before and after the event
  8. No Show/ No Contact= Disqualification
    1. You will have all the information communicated to you to rely on, as well as means of contact in the event of problems arising
    2. We ask that you respect your fellow contestants and the cosplay staff by appearing when expected (for example: judging sessions, mandatory green-room seating, and performance rehearsal)
    3. Failure to show up on time without communication may result in disqualification or removal from the line-up
  9. Assessment of entries are at full discretion of the judges panel. They hold the right to disqualify per the rules laid out above.

If you have questions regarding whether your costume can be entered, please reach out to: conventioncosplay@gmail.com.

Performance Entries:

  1. Please be aware that signing up puts you in line, it does not guarantee entry. Acceptance emails will be sent closer to the date of the convention.
  2. Performances are limited to 1-3 minutes to perform.
  3. You do not need to make your own cosplay if you’re performing, you are not judged on that criteria
  4. What goes on-stage with you must come off
    1. No glitter, confetti, etc.
    2. Please make sure to grab props and such left aside once your performance has ended
  5. We do not allow improvised performances, all entries must be set/ rehearsed
  6. You aren’t limited to what you may present. Common performances are dance, skits, and singing. Bring your creativity!
  7. If you have been waitlisted, please be available for contact at the appointed cut-off time for accepted performance check-in (this information will be relayed via email)
    1. When our initial acceptance emails go out to entries, waitlisted emails will also be sent out
    2. In the event that someone drops or doesn’t check in by their appointed time, we will start reaching out down the waitlist
      1. If you miss our attempt to contact you (to offer a spot in the contest) we will continue to move down the list in the order submitted
  8. There will be no changes made to your performance’s audio and tech needs after the end of morning rehearsal. There will be no exceptions.
  9. All performances must adhere to the convention’s cosplay rules:
    1. Costumes must be appropriate for wear in public. No public indecency. We are a family-friendly event.
    2. No hateful, offensive, or provocative symbols, designs, text, or audio are to appear on your costume or in your performance
    3. Be aware of your surroundings, especially with large, bulky, and extravagant costumes and props.
  10. Be polite and courteous
    1. Entrants who are rude, hostile, harass, or stalk cosplay staff, judges, and/or other cosplayers will be removed from the event lineup. 
      1. This may include disqualification from entering future events. 
      2. This extends to online interactions before and after the event.
  11. No Show/ No Contact= Disqualification
    1. You will have all the information communicated to you to rely on, as well as means of contact in the event of problems arising
    2. We ask that you respect your fellow contestants and the cosplay staff by appearing when expected (for example: judging sessions, mandatory green-room seating, and performance rehearsal)
    3. Failure to show up on time without communication may result in disqualification or removal from the line-up. 
  12. Assessment of entries are at full discretion of the judges panel. They hold the right to disqualify per the rules laid out above. 
    1. Performances are judged live during the Cosplay Contest

Enter the Contest:

Click here to sign up on Mobile!

Signups close November 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST 

Acceptances for both Performance and Craftsmanship will be sent out in late October.