UPDATES TO CONTEST

We are applying the following regulations in our competive sections for the upcoming cosplay competi

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 bestavailability..

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.

Sections:

Children:

Exhibition:

Applications for this section must be filled out by the contestant's parent. This section is for anyone ages 12 and under. No judging will take place. Home made and bought costumes alike are welcome. Just show up and show off your costume. This section will not be judged and thus will not be awarded rankings. We will require all participants in this section to show up at latest 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time for the competition.

Exhibition:

This section is for Anyone age 13 or older who either: have 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. This section will not be judged and thus will not be awarded prizes. We will require all participants in this section to show up at latest 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time for the competition.

Beginners:

Expert: (Online sign up only)

This section is for people of the age 13 or older who Have made or altered at least 10% of their costume. This is for competitors who see themselves as more casual in the cosplay scene, but still work on their cosplay. These contestants should bring in reference photos (preferably printed out) . This section will be judged. Because of this, we will require all participants in this section to sign up for a judging time.

Expert: (Online sign up only)

This section is for people of the age 13 or older who Have made or altered at least 50% of their costume. This section is for competitors who see themselves as more competitive and experienced in cosplaying. Cosplayers in This section should bring reference photos and similar supplements to assist in judging (eg. Swatches, progress photos, sketches, and so on). This section will be judged. because of this, We will require all participants in this section to sign up for a judging time.

*NOTE WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICANTS FOR THIS SECTION ONLINE*

UPDATES TO CONTEST

We are applying the following regulations in our competive sections for the upcoming cosplay competi

Cosplay Competition

Contest Rules

Sections:

Children:

Exhibition:

Exhibition:

Exhibition:

Exhibition:

Exhibition:

Beginners:

Expert: (Online sign up only)

Expert: (Online sign up only)

Expert: (Online sign up only)

Expert: (Online sign up only)

Expert: (Online sign up only)

Do you think you have what it takes?