{"id":1127,"date":"2023-10-17T21:47:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T01:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcmu.popcon.us\/popcon-indy\/?page_id=1127"},"modified":"2026-03-17T20:41:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T00:41:37","slug":"ultimate-cosplay-contest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/popcon.us\/popcon-indy\/ultimate-cosplay-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Cosplay Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1127\" class=\"elementor elementor-1127\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bab8d81 e-flex e-con-boxed wcf-starter-animations-none e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bab8d81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbfce10 e-con-full e-flex wcf-starter-animations-none e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bbfce10\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-526df2a elementor-widget__width-inherit wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"526df2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ultimate Cosplay Contest<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91dd08f wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91dd08f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Ultimate Cosplay Competition is your chance to show off your awesome craftmanship and win prizes in the process<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dedb4b e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex wcf-starter-animations-none e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9dedb4b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-523810b elementor-widget__width-inherit wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"523810b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick Links<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f47bb8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0f47bb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5955000 quick-links elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"5955000\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#information\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248zm-448 0c0-110.5 89.5-200 200-200s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200S56 366.5 56 256zm72 20v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h116v-67c0-10.7 12.9-16 20.5-8.5l99 99c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-99 99c-7.6 7.6-20.5 2.2-20.5-8.5v-67H140c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Information<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#process\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248zm-448 0c0-110.5 89.5-200 200-200s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200S56 366.5 56 256zm72 20v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h116v-67c0-10.7 12.9-16 20.5-8.5l99 99c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-99 99c-7.6 7.6-20.5 2.2-20.5-8.5v-67H140c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Selection Process<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#day\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248zm-448 0c0-110.5 89.5-200 200-200s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200S56 366.5 56 256zm72 20v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h116v-67c0-10.7 12.9-16 20.5-8.5l99 99c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-99 99c-7.6 7.6-20.5 2.2-20.5-8.5v-67H140c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Championship Day<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#sub-info\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248zm-448 0c0-110.5 89.5-200 200-200s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200S56 366.5 56 256zm72 20v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h116v-67c0-10.7 12.9-16 20.5-8.5l99 99c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-99 99c-7.6 7.6-20.5 2.2-20.5-8.5v-67H140c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Submission Information<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#skill\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248zm-448 0c0-110.5 89.5-200 200-200s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200S56 366.5 56 256zm72 20v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h116v-67c0-10.7 12.9-16 20.5-8.5l99 99c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-99 99c-7.6 7.6-20.5 2.2-20.5-8.5v-67H140c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Skill Levels<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#criteria\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248zm-448 0c0-110.5 89.5-200 200-200s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200S56 366.5 56 256zm72 20v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h116v-67c0-10.7 12.9-16 20.5-8.5l99 99c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-99 99c-7.6 7.6-20.5 2.2-20.5-8.5v-67H140c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Submission Criteria<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#submission\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248zm-448 0c0-110.5 89.5-200 200-200s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200S56 366.5 56 256zm72 20v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h116v-67c0-10.7 12.9-16 20.5-8.5l99 99c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-99 99c-7.6 7.6-20.5 2.2-20.5-8.5v-67H140c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Submission Form<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46c261c e-flex e-con-boxed wcf-starter-animations-none e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"46c261c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8b614e e-con-full e-flex wcf-starter-animations-none e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d8b614e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9debb75 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9debb75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"information\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cosplay Information<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deff2bc wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"deff2bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is one Ultimate Cosplay Champion, with many other awards. Free to enter, you just need PopCon badge for entry to the convention. Questions that aren&#8217;t answered below? Email <a href=\"mailto:cosplay@popcon.us\">cosplay@popcon.us<\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\"><em><strong>Please read the entirety<\/strong><\/em><\/span> of the Terms and Conditions below before entering or applying to compete in the May 9th, PopCon Ultimate Cosplay Contest. If you do not comply, we are not able to guarantee you a spot in the contest. Thank you!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c3775 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"55c3775\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventeny.com\/events\/applications\/application\/?id=6756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Sign Up for the Cosplay Contest<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2492de elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d2492de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/popcon.us\/popcon-indy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/Cosplay.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1734\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/popcon.us\/popcon-indy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/Cosplay.jpg 799w, https:\/\/popcon.us\/popcon-indy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/Cosplay-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/popcon.us\/popcon-indy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/Cosplay-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc15fe6 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc15fe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"process\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Selection Process<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06a3d8a wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06a3d8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You will need to be available for pre-judging Saturday, May 9th. Pre-judging takes no more than 5 minutes and will be assigned to contestants in 30 minute blocks. Please bring progress photos so we can see the cosplay evolve.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02ecf19 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"02ecf19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"day\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Championship Day<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbaf3d4 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbaf3d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The competition will be held on Saturday, May 9th. You will show off your work to the audience of onlookers and get your photos taken on the runway before the awards are announced.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-673617b wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"673617b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"sub-info\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Submission Information<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-819c3e2 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"819c3e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We welcome all cosplayers to submit their work for our annual awards ceremony. IT IS FREE TO SUBMIT. Please find submission criteria below:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-size: 18.08px; letter-spacing: 0.8px;\">Costumes entered in craftsmanship categories must be at least 50% handmade.<\/span><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Craftsmanship entries will be divided based on skill level. All craftsmanship entries are required to go through prejudging before the contest to be eligible for awards.<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Judges may move the contestant into a different category than they entered based on their skill level or award history with no prior notice given to the contestant.<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Commissioned costumes are allowed to participate in the craftsmanship categories, but the creator must be with you during prejudging to be eligible to win any prize or award.<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">There is a limit of one entry per craftsman. If you have made all the costumes for a group, this will count as one entry. You cannot enter two handmade costumes as two separate entries by utilizing a model.<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Novice: Novice means that you are fairly new to creating costumes. Qualifying status for being in the Novice category: you have never won a major award*, you are fairly new to learning the craft and\/or competing. Percentage 50% handmade.<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Intermediate: This category means that you have handmade at least 5 costumes and\/or have won one to three major awards. Percentage 65% homemade.<\/li><li dir=\"ltr\">Advanced: This category is for the cosplayer who is proficient handcrafting costumes. You have won three or more major awards and\/or handmade over 10 costumes. Percentage 75% handmade<\/li><\/ul><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>SANDBAGGING CLAUSE<\/strong><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">You may not enter the same costume that has already won a major award at a convention of similar or smaller size. Exceptions may be made for contestants entering in categories above the awarded class (Example: A costume that won best Novice at a con and now chooses to compete at the Intermediate level). It is up to the Contest Staff and the Judges if this exception applies to said contestant. Failure to disclose previous awards may result in your disqualification from the contest and\/or having your award revoked.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>PREJUDGING PROCESS<\/strong><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Prejudging times will be on the day of the contest. Prior to the contest itself.\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Signups will be available until April 24th 2026, or until the craftsmanship category slots fill. Sign up early!<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Craftsmanship entries will be given a time slot to be prejudged. Time slots will be assigned and sent out prior to the event. You will only be given a limited time slot to show the judges your cosplay. This time may be extended if it does not keep another contestant from being prejudged. Cases where this could apply is when the costume construction is more involved or you are competing in a higher category such as Advanced.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">You will be asked to talk about your costume, so be prepared to talk to our judges. Come knowing what you want to say about your cosplay, and make sure to hit the big points on how you made it. We strongly recommend bringing a book or folder of progress pictures! Be truthful about what you did and didn&#8217;t make yourself.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">The judges may come up to you and look closely at your cosplay. If you are uncomfortable with the judges getting close to you, please inform them so they can adjust accordingly.\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">If you do not show up for your prejudging time you will be disqualified from any and all eligible prizes.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DOCUMENTATION AND REFERENCES<\/strong><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Please bring references or photos of the character or costume you have created, as it makes it easier for the judges to see your process. Try to bring photos with multiple angles and of good quality, or bring a tablet or electronic device with a decent screen to provide to the judges.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>TERMS &amp; CONDITIONS<\/strong><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">All participants in the PopCon Cosplay Contest have read and agreed to the weapon and costume policy set in the convention guidelines.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Anyone who does not show up to their prejudging at their scheduled time or for setup will be automatically disqualified from the contest and will not be eligible in any prizes or awards.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">We may send reminder emails before or during the convention. Your email will not be shared with any party outside of the Rubber City Cosplay and the PopCon staff.\u00a0<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>COSPLAY COMPETITION RULES<\/strong><\/p><ul><li dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Contestants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the competition.<\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Profanity, as well as costumes or props containing racially, culturally, or politically offensive content, will not be tolerated. Discriminatory themes are strictly prohibited.<\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Costumes must provide appropriate coverage of &#8220;swimsuit areas.&#8221; Nudity is not permitted. Costumes consisting solely of body paint are not allowed.<\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The use of pyrotechnics, fire, explosives, live animals, or similar special effects is strictly prohibited. This includes devices such as smoke machines, flash paper, and flash powder.\u00a0<\/p><ul><li dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Service animals are permitted &#8211; please contact event organizers in advance for accommodations.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Running, gymnastics, or any other extraneous physical activity is strictly prohibited on stage for the safety of all contestants and stage equipment.\u00a0<\/p><ul><li dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Do not jump on\/off the stage.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">All metal prop weapons must remain sheathed at all times. No sharp-edged props or firearms &#8211; real or replica &#8211; are allowed on the premises or as part of any costume.<\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">To participate you are required to have purchased a PopCon badge.<\/p><ul><li dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Contestants that have Badges that were provided by PopCon for volunteer, guest, fan group, or staffing reasons are ineligible for monetary awards.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Please contact us with any questions regarding ADA or accessibility.\u00a0<\/p><ul><li dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">All contestants must use the stairs or ramp provided to enter and exit the stage.<\/p><ul><li dir=\"ltr\"><p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">If you are unable to use the stairs or ramp on stage for any reason, please contact us prior to the event.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca79d38 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca79d38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"skill\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Skill Levels<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6bd10b elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d6bd10b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventeny.com\/events\/applications\/application\/?id=6756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Sign Up for the Cosplay Contest<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96069b0 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96069b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Contestant Skill Level<\/h4><ul><li>Novice\/Beginners<\/li><li>Intermediate\/Journeyman<\/li><li>Advanced\/Professional<\/li><\/ul><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>WHAT ARE THE JUDGES LOOKING FOR?<\/strong><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>1. Preparation, Process, and Knowledge<\/strong><br \/>Contestants should be prepared to explain their creative process through progress photos, descriptions of techniques used, and personal insights into their cosplay journey. A Build Book is highly recommended\u2014it should outline each stage of the build and describe any challenges encountered and how they were overcome.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>2. Construction: Materials and Methods<\/strong><br \/>Judges will assess the craftsmanship and creativity behind your costume. This includes the use of a variety of materials, innovative construction techniques, and how effectively those elements come together to form a cohesive and visually compelling costume\u2014even when materials are used in unconventional ways.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>3. Transformation: Makeup, Wigs, and More<\/strong><br \/>Bringing a character to life is a key aspect of cosplay. Judges will look at how well contestants use transformation tools, including wig styling, makeup application, weathering, and distressing techniques, as well as overall accuracy in capturing the essence of the character.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>4. Attention to Detail<\/strong><br \/>What makes your version of the character stand out? Judges will be looking for the extra touches &#8211; small intricacies, creative applications, and thoughtful enhancements &#8211; that demonstrate your dedication and skill in portraying the character as accurately and uniquely as possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e948df elementor-widget__width-initial wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e948df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"criteria\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cosplay Submission Criteria<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64d71c3 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64d71c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Ultimate Cosplay Championship<\/h4><ul><li>Cash Prizes<\/li><\/ul><h4>Skill Level Awards<\/h4><ul><li>Best Advanced\/ Professional: 6+ Awards Won<\/li><li>Best Intermediate\/Journeyman: 3-5 Awards Won<\/li><li>Best Novice\/Beginner: 0-2 Awards Won<\/li><\/ul><h4>Additional Awards<\/h4><ul><li>Judges Choice(s)<\/li><li>Inspiration Awards<ul><li>Best Sewing<\/li><li>Best Armor<\/li><li>Best Details<\/li><li>Best Makeup<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d10bc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6d10bc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventeny.com\/events\/applications\/application\/?id=6756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Sign Up for the Cosplay Contest<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ultimate Cosplay Competition is your chance to show off your awesome craftmanship and win prizes in the process Quick Links Information Selection Process Championship Day Submission Information Skill Levels Submission Criteria Submission Form Cosplay Information There is one Ultimate Cosplay Champion, with many other awards. 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