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Coastal-Carolina Con Cosplay Contest Rules & Registration

General Information & Times

Next Cosplay Contest:

- March 26th & 27th, 2027

- First Round of Competition: March 26th @ 1 PM. Registration closes at 12:30 PM day of

- Second Round (Finals): March 27th @ 1 PM


* ALL PRIZES FOR COSPLAY COMPETITION ARE ANNOUNCED PRIOR TO THE SHOW.*

Official Rules & Judging

Craftsmanship Requirement: 

For our “adult” judged category (ages 13 and up), at least 50% of the costume must be handmade or significantly modified by the contestant. Kid’s 12 and under costumes/cosplay is purely for fun, we encourage and welcome any and all kids to participate in this category! 


1. Stage Time: Each entry is allotted 60 seconds on stage. No elaborate skits requiring setup/strike time are permitted without prior approval. 

2. Content Standards: This is a family-friendly event. Costumes must provide adequate coverage (no "street legal" minimums). No profanity, political statements, or explicit gestures on stage. 


*All prizing is announced prior to the show & competition. Prizing scales based on entries. If we do not hit our threshold of required entries for the full prize, prize will scale downward based on competitors*

Weapons & Prop Policy

Strictly enforced for the safety of all attendees. 

● No Live Steel: No metal blades, sharp edges, or pointed metal tips. 

● Firearms: No functional firearms. All prop guns must have a permanent orange tip. No airsoft, paintball, or pellet guns allowed. 

● Projectiles: No functional bows (must be unstrung) or "firing" of any items (foam/nerf included). 

● Forbidden Materials: No explosives, pyrotechnics, smoke machines, or "messy" substances (glitter, fake blood, or liquids) allowed on stage. 

● Size: Any prop exceeding 7ft in height or 4ft in width must be cleared by staff 48 hours prior to the show. 

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