Cosplay Contest Details (MAKE SURE TO READ ALL DETAILS BELOW)

Westminster Cosplay Contest Entry Form 3/15 & 3/16

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Westminster Mall

Location: 1025 Westminster Mall, Westminster, CA 92683

Event Date/Time: Saturday: 03/15 12:00pm-7:00pm | Sunday : 03/16 12:00pm-6:00pm 

Deadline to Check-In day of event: 4:30pm

IMPORTANT: NO MORE FULL TACTICAL SWAT GEAR COSPLAYS, the police literally pulled their guns on one of our cosplayer at the last event because of this. You may be escorted out of the event if you are wearing full tactical gear and look like SWAT!!

We will be hosting a cosplay contest each day! You may enter the contest both days but must enter a different costume each day and fill out this form separately for each Cosplay!

If you have won any awards for the cosplay you are entering, at any other competitions, that cosplay will not be eligible to win prizes at this contest.

For those entering Handmade categories you must submit one progress photo at the bottom of the form to prove it is handmade, thank you!

All cosplayers may enter regardless of skill level for chance to win Audience Choice prize and be part of our Cosplay Catwalk! We are giving away 2 showmanship awards each day which everyone is eligible to win!

As soon as you get to the event please make sure to check-in at the Cosplay Zone located next to the escalators leading up to the food court. The deadline to check-in will be 4:30pm. At 4:30pm all craftsmanship contestants please be at the Cosplay Zone Area to meet up with our Judges where they will lead you to an area to conduct interviews. For all other cosplayers please be at cosplay zone area by 5:00pm so we can line you up in order for the cosplay catwalk. 

Please let your friends know about the details!

Form must be submitted by 3/12/25 in order to participate. (Day of sign-ups may or may not be available)

Cosplay Contest Judging Criteria:

Craftsmanship/Handmade Prizes

1st place- $125 –Best in Show – craftsmanship- Costume 60% or more made by individual. Exhibits a well detailed, proper fitted costume & very clean finish. Your stage presence will also be considered.

2nd place – $100 – Rising Star – craftsmanship. Costume 60% or more made by individual. Exhibits an understanding of crafting and finishing of costumes. Your stage presence will also be considered.

3rd place – $50 – Best Novice – Craftsmanship. Costume 40% made by individual, participants with a purchased part of costume can still qualify but at least 40% must be handmade. Individual will exhibit a Unique approach to prop/wig/detail piece, that still maintains a quality finish. Your stage presence will also be considered.

Showman Ship Prizes (All contestants are eligible for this prize!)

4th & 5th place- $25 – Audience Choice – During Walk on, crowd cheers will be noted. Top 5-6 individuals will have a cheer off!