• The BabelCon Cosplay & Costume Competition is open to any individual or group registered at BabelCon.
  • The event will be held on Saturday night. See the program for exact time.
  • Entry forms should be brought to the Registration desk.
  • No entries will be allowed after 60 minutes before the contest starts.
  • There will be a limited number of entries. A group entry counts as one.
  • The competition is open to all age groups. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Awards will include an engraved first place trophy in each adult category. Children receive a certificate.
  • Participants are judged on costume construction, originality and presentation.
  • Please limit presentations to 2 minutes or less.
  • No smoke effects, fake blood, or any other kind of substance will be allowed during the presentations.
  • Please keep costumes and presentations PG-rated as there will be children present.
  • "No costume" is not a costume. If in doubt as to a costume's raciness, get prior approval from a board member.
  • Participants need to be in the contest room at least 30 minutes before the competition in order to line up.
  • Late comers may not be allowed to participate if time does not allow.
  • Board members reserve the right to modify any of the competition rules before, during, or after the competition.
  • Real weapons must be peace bonded. Real guns are not allowed. Fake weapons cannot be made of metal.
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