Cosplay has always been an important part of Con on the Cob. We love the characters. We love the creativity. We love the ingenuity, the craftsmanship, the energy, and the performances. We also love other things about it but that's what comes to mind as I type this.
The CotC Costume Contest is a prejudged event. This is an opportunity for contestants to let the judges know all about their costume, the work put into it, the inspiration behind it, or anything else special about it.
How to sign up for Prejudging:
Sign up in person at Cosplay HQ at any time Cosplay HQ is open until 2pm on Saturday (see above)
Prejudging is from 2pm-5:30pm on Saturday at Cosplay HQ
All contestants over age 10 must check in at Cosplay HQ by 2pm on Saturday
Contestants under age 10 will not be prejudged but must still register at Cosplay HQ by 5:30pm on Saturday.
Contestants will be assigned a 5 minute time slot for prejudging (10 minutes for groups)
If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled judging slots we will do our best to work with you to make it happen. Please speak with the staff at Cosplay HQ
In order to ensure a safe, fair, and exciting contest the following rules and policies are in place:
All participants must possess a Con on the Cob 2023 convention badge Contestants over 10 years of age must be signed up and prejudged in order to compete
NO SANDBAGGING -Contestants may not compete in a costume with which they have previously won a major award (First Place in the Category they are entering or Best in Show)
See the Con on the Cob Rules & Policies page for general rules and policies
The Costume Contest is Saturday starting at 6pm on the main stage. Strut your stuff, show off your costume, prance around like a dork, do a little dance, whatever... You’ll have a chance to tell the audience about your cosplay and may be asked a few questions by the Host.
Awards will be awarded at the end of the Costume Contest. The Corny Award for Best In Show will be presented at the Closing Ceremony.
Contestants are categorized according to their level of skill and experience. Each contestant chooses which skill category to enter, according to the standards described below, although judges reserve the right to adjust a contestants skill level if they feel the contestant is attempting to enter at a level below their actual skill.
All children of the Cob (ages 12 and under) are encouraged to participate in the costume contest, although they are exempt from prejudging and all kids who walk the stage will earn a prize.
This class is for contestants who have never won a major award, or have no prior costume making experience.
This is also the category to enter if you have only won minor awards such as a Judge’s Choice Award, a Runner Up award, or a “Best Prop” award.
At least 50% of the costume must be fabricated by the contestant(s).
This class is for entrants who have won two or fewer major awards such as “Best Novice” Or “Best Novice Craftsmanship”.
Any contestants that have won more than three major awards (Best in Journeyman or Best Craftsmanship Journeyman) cannot enter in the Journeyman Division and must enter as Masters.
At least 65% of the costume must be fabricated by the contestant(s).
This class is for contestants who have won three or more major awards such as Best in Show, Best Master Craftsmanship, or Best in class.
At least 75% of the costume must be fully fabricated by the contestant(s).
You must also enter this class if you have made more than $10,000 annually on cosplay fabrication.
Each kid who participates in this category will nab a special prize.
Con on the Cob T-Shirt Certificate of Achievement 10 Coins on the Cob
Con on the Cob T-Shirt Free 4 Day Badge for Con on the Con 2023 Certificate of Achievement 20 Coins on the Cob
Con on the Cob T-Shirt Free 4 Day Badge for Con on the Con 2023 Certificate of Achievement $50 Coins on the Cob
Free 4 Day Badge for Con on the Con 2023 Certificate of Achievement A Coveted Corny Award
Each judge will present an award based on criteria of their own conception...
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