Cosplay Contest

Cosplay Contest: Novice, Journeyman, and Masters Category for Adults

‍ADULT / TEEN CONTEST CATEGORIES

Age 13 and older
We strongly recommend that intended participants pre-register online HERE
Pre-registration closes at 11pm CST, Friday, April 5th, 2024
Same day registration closes at 2pm CST, Saturday, April 6th, 2024
All teen/adult participants must complete the pre-judging process
Pre-judging takes place promptly, beginning at 3pm in Panel Room B
Each participant will have a maximum of 1½ minutes with the judges to discuss the elements of the costume & overall experience level

Novice Category:

Participants in this category are the least experienced in competition.
You may never have won a cosplay contest award, or have competed in less than 3 past contests.

Journeyman Category:

Won an award equivalent to novice or journeyman in another contest
Have participated in more than 3 contests prior

Masters Category:

Have won an intermediate (journeyman) level or higher award in any other cosplay contest
Work professionally in a field related to cosplay

All participants must possess a valid Hill Country Comicon 2024 ticket/badge for the day of the cosplay contest. All Adult Cosplay Contest participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register online, HERE. The Kids Cosplay Contest will be accepted on same day signups. All participants must arrive at the contest on time. Late arrivals may result in disqualification. Event staff will have the final determination on inclusion or exclusion of participants. Advise event staff of any ‘surprise elements’ of your costume, prior to going on stage. No jumping off stage, acrobatics, tumbling or cartwheels is permitted on stage. Violation can result in disqualification. If you are unsure, check with event staff prior to the contest. Each participant will have 30 seconds to present their cosplay to the audience.

Still have questions? Feel free to email your question to info@hillcountrycc.com and we'll get back to you with an answer as soon as possible!

Cosplay Contest: Most Innovative and Best Stage Presence Categories for Kids

KIDS CONTEST CATEGORIES

All participants must possess a valid Hill Country Comicon 2024 ticket/badge for the day of the cosplay contest.
All participants must be registered by the designated day and time in order to participate. No last minute additions to the contest will be accepted
All Adult Cosplay Contest participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register online, HERE. The Kids Cosplay Contest will be accepted on same day signups.
All participants must arrive at the contest on time. Late arrivals may result in disqualification. Event staff will have the final determination on inclusion or exclusion of participants.
Advise event staff of any ‘surprise elements’ of your costume, prior to going on stage.
No jumping off stage, acrobatics, tumbling or cartwheels is permitted on stage. Violation can result in disqualification. If you are unsure, check with event staff prior to the contest.
Each participant will have 30 seconds to present their cosplay to the audience.
Participants must listen and follow all directions provided by event staff.

There is no pre-registration nor pre-judging for the Kids Cosplay Contest, so please register on site at the Ronin & CosReza booth during the weekend before registration closes at Sunday, 3:30 pm. Event staff will assign participants a number and direct them where to line up. One parent or guardian may accompany their child at all times.

Still have questions? Feel free to email your question to info@hillcountrycc.com and we'll get back to you with an answer as soon as possible!

April 6th & 7th, 2024 | Click here for more information ***

CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

Cosplay Contests

Cosplay Contest: Novice, Journeyman, and Masters Category for Adults

Cosplay Contest: Most Innovative and Best Stage Presence Categories for Kids