NOTE - All information was for AnniCon 2018 and may be updated for AnniCon 2019.

Cosplay Contest​ 

All Cosplay Contestants (including Exhibition) must register at the registration table.  
Registration forms can be downloaded here or picked up at the registration table at AnniCon.
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Categories
Categories include:
  • Group - made up of  two or more contestants wishing to be judged together *
    • Teen Group (ages 13- 17)*
    • Adult Group (ages 18 and up)*
  • Youth - Ages 12 and under (youth groups will remain under this category)*
  • Teen Closet Cosplay - Ages 13 to 17, 50% or more altered clothes, purchased pieces, and props (i.e. what we call a “closet cosplay”)*
  • Teen Crafter - Ages 13 to 17, 50% or more handstitch/handcrafted. (i.e. using a bolt of fabric, patterns to create a costume from raw materials, or creating a prop from raw materials)*
  • Adult Closet Cosplay - Ages 18 and up, 50% or more altered clothes, purchased pieces, and props (i.e. what we call a “closet cosplay”)*
  • Adult Crafter - Ages 18 and up, 50% or more handstitch/handcrafted. (i.e. using a bolt of fabric, patterns to create a costume from raw materials, or creating a prop from raw materials)*
  • Exhibition - Exhibition is any pre-made purchased costume, or any costume to be presented without being judged. Any age may enter. No prizes will be given to exhibition.  This category includes personal character designs (i.e. Original characters)
*Judges have the ability, based on their assessment of your costume, to move you up or down in categories as they see fit.*

Prizes
  • Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category, except Exhibition.
  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall
  • Judges Choice, one for each judge.

Our Rules and Regulations
  1. Failure to follow these rules and guidelines can result in disqualification from the contest and the forfeit of any prizes.
  2. This is a family friendly event, so all competing in the contest will abide by all of our rules and regulations as set forth by the convention’s committees, and the rules of our facility.
  3. All weapons will be subject to safety inspection at the entrance. No exceptions.
  4. Props and replica weapons can not pose a threat to anyone’s wellbeing. Nothing may leave your person or prop during Judging or during the Parade. No Firearms and no projectiles or thrown objects.
  5. No Nudity. No costume is no costume, and can result in the removal from the facility.
  6. One entry per-person (you may not be a single entry and part of a group.)
  7. No flashpots, confetti cannons, explosive devices, or similar special effects are to be used.
  8. Contestants with large or bulky costumes may have one Handler to assist them.
  9. * Bring at least one Full sheet (no smaller than half sheet) high-quality, color reference image of your character, does not have to be a glossy print. You will not be allowed to enter the contest without a reference image.
  10. *Reference images need to be on PAPER
  11. *Reference images will not be returned, so please don’t give us anything you want to keep.
  12. * All contestants must bring their reference photo and completed registration form to the judges at the time of judging.
  13. Remember to have a positive attitude and a smile. Positive is your secret word. Have fun.
  14. The judging process is not open to the public. Only participants, handlers and parents of those in the Youth category may be present. The Cosplay Contest Parade will be held at ______ on the Main Stage
  15. All Awards are at the judge’s discretion.
  16. Children in the youth categories must be accompanied by a Legal Adult. This is for the safety of our young cosplayers.
  17. With the exception of Exhibition, you must attend the judging session if you wish to be entered for a chance to win a prize.
  18. Any personal items you bring to the Parade will go with you on stage. We do not hold personal items while you go on stage. Ask a friend to hold personal belongings
    1. No food or drinks, or anything that may ruin your or someone else’s costume will be allowed at the judging or backstage at the parade.
  19. Skits will not be accepted into the Costume Contest. Acting in character while posing on stage does not count as a skit, but must remain under a reasonable time limit in order for the parade to continue on schedule.