Cosplay
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:
Category Breakdown:
Best Masters
Best Journeyman
Best Novice
Kids/ Family
Best Exhibition
3 Judges Choice
Prizes from these fantastic sponsors!
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.