Cosplay at Spacecon 2025

Unleash Your Inner Hero. Bring Your Favorite Universe to Life.

Cosplay isn’t just part of Spacecon — it’s a fan-favorite tradition that brings the show floor to life. Whether you’re transforming into a Jedi, bounty hunter, Starfleet officer, superhero, or alien overlord, we welcome cosplayers of all ages, skill levels, and fandoms.

Walk the floor, strike a pose, and join a galaxy of fans who love to suit up and show out. Saturday’s Cosplay Contest is one of the biggest highlights of the weekend — and your chance to shine on the main stage!

👾 Spacecon 2025 Cosplay Contest

Saturday, October 25 | Galaxy Theater | Open to All AttendeesThe Spacecon cosplay contest celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and showmanship — and this year, we’re awarding over $2,800 in cash prizes! Whether you’re new to cosplay or a seasoned pro, we’ve got a category for you:

Kids Cosplay (Ages 12 & Under)

  • 🥇 1st Place: $100 + Trophy
  • 🥈 2nd Place: $50
  • 🥉 3rd Place: $25

Rising Star Cosplay (Performance-focused)

  • 🥇 1st Place: $200 + Trophy
  • 🥈 2nd Place: $100
  • 🥉 3rd Place: $50

Group Cosplay (Two or more participants)

  • 🥇 1st Place: $300 + Trophy
  • 🥈 2nd Place: $200
  • 🥉 3rd Place: $100

Craftsmanship (Spacecon’s top honor—awarded for mastery in the art of cosplay.)

  • 🥇 1st Place: $1,000 + Trophy
  • 🥈 2nd Place: $500
  • 🥉 3rd Place: $250

🎭 How to Enter

Our expert judges, specializing in various cosplay mediums, will evaluate your work based on craftsmanship, performance, and creativity.

Two Ways to Enter:

  1. Submit your application online by Monday, October 20th by completing the contest application form below.
  2. Download the application and submit it in person at the ConCulture Booth by 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 25th.

Contest Schedule

Saturday, October 25th at 3:00 PM in the Galaxy Theater.

Contest Application

Online Application

Cosplay Application

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Have you won any previous awards?*
 
 

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