COSPLAY CONTEST

Please read before entering:​

​

• Contestants must have a MGSCON pass to enter.

• All costumes must adhere to the rules & guidelines.

• A sign up sheet will be available in-person at registration the day of the event until 3pm however we do ask that if you already plan on joining the contest to sign up online. 

• Due to time limitations, we will not be accepting more than 30 contestants.

• All registered contestants must be at the panel theater no later than 4:45 pm. 

• The Cosplay Contest will begin at 5:00 pm. If you are late you forfeit your spot. 

• Each Contestant will be brought up individually onto the panel stage to show off their costume.

• The Cosplay Contest will take place in runway format and contestants will not have access to a microphone (unless interviewed by our host) or have time for individual skits.

•  We ask our audience to judge for presentation, quality of costume and character performance (acting in character)

• The audience will vote in way of applause and decided upon by our judges

• Special prizes go to our top 3 contestants

​

RULES

​

• Cosplay is not consent: do not touch or photograph anyone without their permission.

• Footwear is required at all times.

• No rollerblades (sorry Fatman) 

• All weapons must be checked in/marked at registration for safety: 
  NO LIVE STEEL.
  NO FIREARMS.
  No flammable or explosive materials.
  No projectile weapons of any kind.
  Orange tip toy/resin weapons OK

• Do not create a hazard: no fighting or swinging props in crowded areas 

• If you can't wear it through the hotel you can't wear it in MGSCON

• Be mindful of the length of your attire as to not inhibit walkways.

• MGSCON staff reserve the right to make the final descision on accepting costumes and props.

​