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Cosplay Costume Contest at Deep South Para-Comi-Con

Saturday, August 8th

Step into the spotlight and show off your creativity at the Deep South Para-Comi-Con Cosplay Costume Contest! Whether you’re a first-time cosplayer or a seasoned costume designer, this is your chance to showcase your amazing work and compete for bragging rights.

🏆 Contest Categories

Participants may enter one category only.

Novice

Beginner cosplayers who may use store-bought costumes or minor modifications primarily.

Journeyman

Intermediate cosplayers who have constructed approximately 25%–50% of their costume.

Professional

Advanced cosplayers who have crafted 50% or more of their costume and/or props.

📋 How to Enter

1️⃣ Download the registration form below

2️⃣ Pick up a form at the Deep South Cosplayer Booth

Booth Hours:
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

⚠️ Registration closes promptly at 1:30 PM

All contestants must arrive in full costume for a quick photo during registration.

⚔️ Contest Rules

Costume Designers

Designers may have another person model their costume, but the designer must be present during judging to receive awards.

Previously Awarded Costumes

Costumes that have won awards in previous contests may not be entered.

Costume Guidelines

✔ Shoes are required in all public areas
✔ Costumes must remain PG-13 and convention appropriate
✔ Large costumes must allow safe movement and visibility

Prop Safety

🚫 No sharp objects
🚫 No real weapons
🚫 No props that produce fire, smoke, fog, or strong odors

Props must be made of safe materials such as foam or plastic and will be checked by event security.

⚠️ Important Information

Contest rules may be modified if necessary to ensure attendee safety.

📧 Questions:
Deepsouthparacomicon@gmail.com
Subject: Costume Contest

📧 Registration Status Inquiry:
Subject: DSPCC Costume Contest Enquiry
(Please allow up to 14 days for response)

🚫 Eligibility Notice

Directors, board members, staff, and immediate family members of Deep South Para-Comi-Con are not eligible to participate in contests.

Immediate family includes spouses, parents, siblings, children, nieces/nephews, grandchildren, and grandparents through blood, marriage, in-laws, or adoption.

🎉 Most Important Rule

Have fun, be creative, and respect your fellow cosplayers! We can’t wait to see your incredible costumes at Deep South Para-Comi-Con!

Cosplay Costume Contest Registration Form

Registration Closes

1:30 PM

Cosplay Contest Begins

2:30 PM

Winners Announced

4:00 PM

Winner Meeting

Winners will meet privately with the judges afterward for an informational panel.

Contest Category

Which contest category are you entering? (Please choose only one)

Novice Cosplay Costume Journeyman Cosplay Costume Professional Cosplay Costume

Costume Information

Name and Age of the Costume Designer:

Name and Age of the Person Modeling the Costume:

Name of the Character:

Costume Description

-Approximate number of hours spent making it
- Materials used
- Props, armor, or accessories you crafted
- Special techniques or construction methods

You are the product—so sell it! Show off your work, your creativity, and what makes you unforgettable.

Contact Information

Name

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Address

Mailing Address:

Additional Information

Are you related to any Deep South Para-Comi-Con staff members?