UPDATES TO CONTEST
We are applying the following regulations in our competive sections for the upcoming cosplay comp
- We will no longer accept costumes that have won in a previous competition (here or elsewhere)
- We will require our competitive cosplayers (beginner/expert) to schedule a time with us to get their costumes judged. These are in limited supply and first come-first serve so sign up as soon as we open to get the best availability.
- We will require our competitive cosplayers (beginner/expert) to schedule a time with us to get their costumes judged. These are in limited supply and first come-first serve so sign up as soon as we open to get the best availability.
Cosplay Competition
The Cosplay Competition is an event where people of different skill sets and backgrounds get to show off their costuming skills and have a chance to compete for prizes.
Contest Rules
Black Hills Costume Contest Rules:
- All contestants must abide by the rules of the main con
- Contestants must follow given directions when interacting with the cosplay competition
- Signup will close 2 hours prior to the contest and thus all cosplayers must sign up before then.
- Failure to Show up at the given check-in time will result in disqualification.
- You must choose a category in which you qualify for, so read the descriptions carefully
- Each contestant may only sign up for one category.
- Contestants that will be judged should bring a printed reference photo
- Contestants may be bumped into another category based on skill.
- Any dishonesty can result in banning from future participation in the cosplay competition.
- All cosplayers must uphold spirit of the competition.
- The con has the right to disqualify/remove competitors for any reason beyond these rules.
