FiveStar Comic Con Cosplay Contest

September 13 | Ages 16+ | $250 in Prizes

Show off your skills, creativity, and passion for cosplay at the FiveStar Comic Con Cosplay Contest! Whether you’re a seasoned builder or rocking your first store-bought costume, we want to see what you’ve got.

🗓 Date: Saturday, September 13
📍 Location: FiveStar Comic Con Main Stage
👤 Age Requirement: 16 and up
💰 Prizes: $250 in cash & gift cards for the winner

Contest Rules:

• Costumes may be handmade or assembled from existing pieces—but originality, creativity, and effort will be scored highest.

• Judging categories include:

  • Overall Presentation

  • Craftsmanship

  • Accuracy (if character is from existing media)

  • Performance/Stage Presence

• No dangerous or real weapons allowed. All props must be convention-safe and approved at check-in.

• Audio/performance elements must be under 60 seconds if used.

• One entry per person. Group entries are allowed, but will be judged as a single entry and share the prize if they win.

• Sign-ups open at 10AM at the Info Booth and close 30 minutes before the contest begins. Limited spots available!

Whether you're dressing as a caped crusader, an anime icon, a sci-fi favorite, or your own original character, the spotlight is waiting.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Strut your stuff, own the stage, and take home the prize!

FiveStar Comic Con Kids Cosplay Contest

Sunday, September 14 | Ages 12 & Under | Prizes for All Participants!

It’s time for the tiniest heroes, magical beings, and costumed adventurers to take the stage! The Kids Cosplay Contest is a fun, no-pressure event designed just for fans 12 and under, celebrating imagination, creativity, and pure comic con joy.

Whether your little one is dressed as their favorite character or a costume of their own creation, we can’t wait to cheer them on!

🗓 Date: Sunday, September 14
📍 Location: FiveStar Comic Con Main Stage
👤 Age Requirement: 12 and under
💰 Prizes: Fun prizes for all participants, plus special awards for creativity, stage presence, and crowd favorite!

Contest Rules:

• Open to children ages 12 and under.

• Costumes can be handmade, store-bought, or a mix! All are welcome—we’re here to celebrate fun and imagination.

• Parents/guardians must accompany all participants.

• Props must be safe and lightweight. No sharp objects, projectiles, or realistic weapons.

• Each child will have a chance to walk across the stage and show off their costume.

• This is a non-competitive, family-friendly event, but judges may present fun awards such as:

  • Best Homemade Costume

  • Most Creative

  • Cutest Costume

  • Crowd Favorite

• Sign-ups begin at 10AM at the Info Booth and close 30 minutes before the contest starts. Space is limited, so sign up early!

Let your child’s imagination shine and join us for one of the most heartwarming events of the con. Every kid gets a prize—and every smile steals the show! 🎉