Cosplay Contest & Events

Schedule

10:00AM – 1:30PM: Cosplay Competition Registration
12:00PM – 2:00PM: Pre-Judging for Adult Competition
2:30PM: Call time for Cosplayers for Competition & Showcase
3:00PM – 4:00PM: Cosplay Competition & Showcase

General Cosplay Rules

Bloomsburg Comic Con is a family friendly event, therefore all cosplayers are expected to
abide by all of our rules and regulations.

1. All weapons will be subject to safety inspection upon admission to Bloomsburg Comic Con. No exceptions. Props and replica weapons cannot pose a safety threat. No firearms, projectiles, thrown objects. No explosive devices, including but not limited to flashpots, confetti cannons, or items that produce similar special effects are allowed.

2. No Nudity. It's said that “clothes make the man (or woman)” and cosplay is no exception. No clothes = No costume.

 

Failure to follow these rules will result in removal from the premises.

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Adult Competition Format

Registration for the Adult Competition will begin when Bloomsburg Comic Con opens at
10:00AM on Saturday, May 9, 2026 and will be located at the Cosplay area. Registration will last until 1:30 PM that afternoon.
Pre-Judging will be held from 12:00PM until 2:00PM in the Pre-Judging area. All competitors
who have crafted/modified at least 50% of their cosplay will need to be pre-judged. The Pre-Judging process is not open to public viewing.
Call time for all competitors will be at 2:30PM. We ask that every participant be on time, so that our staff can organize and instruct everyone in a manner that ensures you all can showcase your wonderful work for the audience and judges.
The Cosplay Competition & Showcase will be held from 3:00PM to 4:00PM. This is where you'll be able to show off and briefly perform for the audience. Once everyone has taken their bow, a short final deliberation will take place between the judges, followed by the awards ceremony.

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Adult Cosplay Competition & Showcase Rules

Failure to follow these rules and guidelines can result in disqualification from the contest and the forfeit of any prizes.
1. The Adult Cosplay Competition is for cosplayers ages of 13 and older.
2. There is a limit of one entry per participant. Competitors may not enter as both a single entry and part of a group.
3. Speaking of group entries, groups are defined as two or more participants who would like to be judged together. Adult Cosplay Competition group entries will be eligible for the Best Group Award.
4. All adult competitors who have crafted/modified at least 50% of their cosplay will need to be pre-judged.
5. There is a limit of 40 pre-judging spots available. The judges reserve the right to open up more if possible on the day of the event.
6. Reference and Work In Progress build books are advised but not required for pre-judged entries.
7. All competitors who are not pre-judged will be eligible for the Best Masquerade Award, for those who crafted/modified less than 50% of their cosplay or are appearing in a store bought costume.

 

Awards
Best In Show

Best Performance

Best Group

Best Craftsmanship

Best Masquerade

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In addition to those listed above, there will be 3 Judge's Awards, to be given by each judge to a competitor who did not place in any of aforementioned categories.