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REGISTRATION FOR OUR
2024 COSPLAY CONTESTS
ARE NOW OPEN!

technical
cosplay

all cash prizes

  • 1st place prize: $200

  • 2nd place prize: $100

  • 3rd place prize: $75

PEOPLE'S CHOICE cosplay
 

winner takes home:

50/50 cash split

 

(the votes will determine prize pot)

*Please read ALL the rules below
*Be sure to scroll all the way down

technical
cosplay

We can't wait to see your AMAZING costume creations! We want to see you embody your cosplay alter-ego. Show us your creativity and skills!

Rules

  • Individuals ONLY!

  • No age brackets

  • Each contestant may enter no more than one costume into competition.

  • Costumes from all genres (video game, comic book, anime, movies, television, etc.) are acceptable. Mashups and original designs are also permitted.

  • Large elaborate costumes must be handled by the contestant and/or assistants the contestant brings to help. FanfaireNYC will not be able to provide assistants.

  • The majority of the cosplay must be made by the entrant.  While most of your costume must be homemade, found item costumes and modified items are acceptable.

  • All prop weapons must conform to the FanfaireNYC Weapons Policy, which you can find at the bottom of this page.

  • During the judging portion of the event, judges will inspect each costume, inquire as to how they were designed and created, and answer questions contestants may have about the contest. All costumes must be judged in order to be eligible.

  • Contestants are encourages to bring a reference photo of the character they are portraying.  The judges may not know the character in question, and this will help their ability to gauge the effectiveness of the costume.

  • All contestants must arrive by 2pm to check-in, although contestants will not be required to stay in the room for the full judging period.

  • Contestants will be divided into 4 different categories during judging. Contestants will be asked which category they prefer during judging, although judges retain the right to bump a contestant into a higher category if they feel a costume deserves to be recognized at a higher skill level.

  • All contestants are welcome to enter the People's Choice contest Sunday. If you did not win the Technical Contest, you can run as a contestant Sunday. If you did win Saturday, you can enter to walk and display but you will not be eligible for any vote casting.

  • You're FanfaireNYC ticket is your entry fee. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated, but not required and can be purchased on our Eventbrite.

  • Maximum of 30 contestants

Criteria


Judges will use a 10-point scale to assess factors such as:

  • Accuracy—resemblance to character, as applicable

  • Uniqueness—positive factors that distinguish the design from others

  • Craftsmanship—quality vs functionality, handmade, effort shown, prop durability

  • Presentation—confidence, posture, portrayal

 

​Schedule

 

  • Showtime is on the afternoon of Saturday, April 6, 2024  and winners will be announced on site after judges deliberate. 

  • Prizes can be claimed once winners are announced.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE
cosplay

Are you fabulously EXTRA? Then this is the contest for you. We want to see you capture the essence of your character.  Couples and groups are welcome.

Rules

  • Costumes from all genres (video game, comic book, anime, movies, television, etc.) and mashups are acceptable. 

  • Individuals and groups allowed. 

  • No age bracket

  • Large elaborate costumes must be handled by the contestant and/or assistants the contestant brings to help. FanfaireNYC will not be able to provide assistants.

  • All prop weapons must conform to the FanfaireNYC Weapons Policy, which you can find at the bottom of this page.

  • Pre-registration is not mandatory but strongly encouraged.

  • There is no extra fee to enter this contest within FanfaireNYC.
  • There will be a registration and check-in time slot right before the judging phase. If you pre-registered, you MUST visit during check-in.

  • Each contestant will be given an entry number to display during their costume presentation.

  • You'll have 2 minutes to show off your costume and props.

  • You're FanfaireNYC ticket is your entry fee. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated, but not required and can be purchased on our Eventbrite.

 

Criteria

  • This is a 50/50 fundraiser. Judging is open to all attendees who pay $1 per vote.  There is no limit to how many votes a judge can purchase. The votes will determine the prize pot, with 50% of it going to the school and 50% going to the cash prize slot.

​Schedule

 

  • Showtime is on the afternoon of Sunday, April 7, 2024 and winners will be announced on site after all votes are cast and counted.

  • After all entrants present their costumes, attendees will cast their votes, which are then counted and winners calculated.

  • Prizes can be claimed once winners are announced.

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