The Cosplay Competition is an event where you get to show off your costuming skills and have a chance to compete against other cosplaying individuals!
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This division is for anyone 12 and under. It will not be judged and thus will not be awarded prizes. Homemade and store-bought costumes are welcome. Applications for this section must be filled out by the contestant's parent/guardian.
You must be 13 or older and have either not made/altered any aspect of their costumes, or do not wish to be judged. This is your time to show off your costume to the entirety of the con without the added pressure of the competition! This section will not be judged and thus will not be awarded prizes.
You must be 13 or older and have made or altered at least 30% of your costume. This division is for cosplayers who are looking for a chance to compete in a more casual way while also showing off your skill. It is encouraged that you bring printed references for your cosplay but not required. Contestants are not allowed to enter costumes that have won more than one award at any conventions. They are also not allowed to enter costumes that have won any award here or at another convention.
*MUST SIGN UP ONLINE BY 6/9/23*
You must be 13 or older and have made or altered at least 70% of your costume. This section is for competitors who's skills who exceed the Beginner division and wish to face a more competitive lineup. Cosplayers in this section MUST bring reference photos and similar supplements to assist in judging (exp. Swatches, progress photos, sketches, ect.) Contestants are not allowed to enter costumes that have won more than one award at our convention or another convention.
*MUST SIGN UP ONLINE BY 6/9/2023 FOR JUDGED PORTION*
You must be 13 or older (with an exception for children under this age who have a an adult guardian participating with them in this category) and have each individually made 30% of your costume contributing to the Group Costume for the judged portion. In this section a group is considered two or more people with corresponding costumes within the same fandom they have created their costumes for. Printed references for each cosplay is encouraged but not required!
Please reach us at bhconcosplay@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your Cosplay question.
Anyone 12 or younger will automatically be put into the CHILDREN category.
For anyone 13 or over, it depends on the cosplay:
No. Children are never judged, and the adults have a category called "Exhibition" where they can show off their costume without judging.
To qualify for a judged section (Beginner or Expert) you will have to have made or modified at least 30% of your costume. For Children or Exhibition categories, you don't have to make it yourself.
All entries in the Expert category required to sign up online by 5/20/23.
If you are entering the Beginners category a judging time slot is required and they are first come, first serve. That means signing up early might be a good idea.
Children, Exhibition, and Beginner entries are welcome to sign up in person at the convention if there is any space left. Expert entries are required to be entered online beforehand.
If you just need to make repairs, we carry tools at the cosplay table to help and our Cosplay Contest Staff will be more than happy to help you to make repairs to the best of their abilities!
If you think you can't fix it in time for the judging, rehearsal, or the competition, talk to the cosplay desk. We will work to adjust the schedule to give you extra time to fix it.
Sadly, we currently do not have a skit section during the Cosplay Competition.
We understand that life is unexpected, so if something comes up or there is a change of plans, please get in contact with us at bhconcosplay@gmail.com so we can work around whatever is needed.
Handlers are more than welcome to guide their cosplayers during the contest.
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