Cosplay
Craftsmanship Cosplay Contest
Prejudging: Prejudging will take place on Saturday from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm for all craftsmanship entries. Contestants should be in costume and be prepared to talk about construction. Reference picture recommended for any character that isn't a 100% original design. Costumes should follow the guidelines listed in the category descriptions. Exhibition entries do not have to participate in prejudging but must register for the contest and receive a spot in the lineup by 4:30 pm. COSPLAY CONTEST REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE FOR ALL CATEGORIES AT 2:00 PM SATURDAY.
Competition: The line-up will take place from 5:00 to 5:30, and the show will start promptly at 5:30 p.m.
Awards will be given for the following: Best Masters, Best Journeyman, Best Novice, 3 Judge’s Choice Awards, and Best Kid/Family.
Category Breakdown:
Best Masters
Best Journeyman
Best Novice
Kids/ Family
2 Judges Choice
Cosplay Masquerade Contest
Judging: Judging will take place on Sunday during the contest. Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall, Best Group, and Crowd Favorite
Competition: The line-up will take place from 5:00 to 5:30, and the show will start promptly at 5:30 p.m.
Awards will be given for the following: Best Masters, Best Journeyman, Best Novice, 3 Judge’s Choice Awards, and Best Kid/Family.
Competition: The Masquerade will be judged based off of a combination of the costumes and stage presence during the contestants allotted time on stage.
On Stage Rules:
Performance no longer than 2 minutes.
No profanity allowed on stage. That includes messages on signs or clothes. Anyone who violates this may be disqualified from the competition.
No nudity. No costume is no costume.
No political or religious statements. Anyone who violates this may be disqualified from the competition.
Do not use any sort of projectile. Nothing must leave your person while you are on stage. Anyone who violates this rule may be disqualified from the competition and may be asked to leave the convention area.
No flashpots, explosive devices, or similar special effects are to be used. Anyone who violates this rule may be disqualified from the competition and may be asked to leave the convention area.
All costumes must adhere to the Azalea City Con Costume Policy.
All prop weapons must conform to the Azalea City Con Weapons Policy.
Costumes must be self-contained.
Do not enter or exit the stage except at the designated points.
Large, elaborate costumes must be handled by the contestant and/or assistants the contestant brings to help.
All judging will be done during the contest on-stage.
If you would like audio or music played during your 2 minutes on stage, you must submit it for review with your application.
Contestants will not be allowed to use a microphone during the contest. All sound must be prescreened for content, as this is an all-ages event.
Cosplay Rules:
Azalea City Con reserves the right to deem a costume unacceptable and request the wearer to make modifications or change clothing. Azalea City Con is a family-friendly event; please dress appropriately. Use common sense when choosing your costume, and a good rule of thumb is that a costume should be no less than a standard bikini swimsuit.
Please properly seal your body makeup and be respectful of others while wearing body paint.
All attendees should wear proper footwear while attending the convention. Proper footwear consists of shoes, boots, sandals, and slippers. Roller blades, skates, or Heelys are not permitted.
All weapons must be non-working, checked by con staff, and peace bonded. It is upon the attendee to ensure their prop is inspected and approved before entering the convention arena! Azalea City Con does not allow any functional projectile weapons or projectiles of any kind. Metal weapons are strictly prohibited at Azalea City Con. Any permitted weapons must be checked and peace bonded. Do not bring weapons that Azalea City Con staff & the police officers cannot tell are fake from approximately ten feet away. Azalea City Con has the right to declare any weapon inappropriate and/or dangerous. If your weapon is deemed dangerous, you will be asked to remove it from the convention area. Azalea City Con reserves the right to check/process any weapon before or during convention times.
Cosplay is Not Consent. Azalea City Con does not tolerate harassment of any kind. Please report any harassment to event security and/or staff.