
COSPLAY CONTEST
General Rules
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Eligibility: Open to all attendees ages 10 & above (Any contestant under the age of 18 will require adult permission & supervision)
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Registration: Registration must be accomplished no later than Friday September 5th, 2025
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Check-In: Check-in will occur at Pre-Judging.
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Respect & Conduct: All participants must be respectful to staff, judges, and other contestants. Harassment or disruptive behavior will result in disqualification.
Costume Rules
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Originality: Participants must have constructed or altered 50% of their own costumes. Store bought costumes will not be considered for placement.
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Weapons Policy: Prop weapons must comply with the event’s safety guidelines. No live steel, projectiles, or functioning firearms.
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Appropriateness: Footwear must be worn. Costumes that are considered too revealing as well as props/weapons that may be deemed offensive or dangerous are strictly prohibited.
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Size & Mobility: Individuals wearing overly-sized costumes must have a 'handler' to help them navigate through the convention hall.
Judging Criteria
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Craftsmanship: Attention to detail, materials used, and construction quality.
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Presentation: Stage presence, confidence, and character portrayal.
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Creativity: Interpretation, uniqueness, and innovative design choices.
Awards & Categories​
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Best in Show
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Best Craftsmanship
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Judge’s Choice
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Youth/Junior Division (Age 12 & Under)
Legal & Media
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Photography/Videography: By entering, contestants agree to be photographed/filmed and grant the event rights to use the media.
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Liability: The event is not responsible for personal injury, lost items, or costume damage during the contest.






