Squatchcon 3rd Annual All-Ages Cosplay Contest

Get ready for Squatchcon 2024! Our 3rd annual all-ages cosplay contest is BACK, and we can’t wait to see this year’s competition. Our prize packages are growing bigger and better each year: your creativity could win you a HUGE prize package filled with goodies and gift cards.

Rules: 

1. All contestants under 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to participate. A consent form must be signed onsite at the time of registration. 

2. Participants must register, have their photo taken, and fill out an entry form in order to be considered for the Cosplay Contest. Registration is between 10AM-1PM on Saturday, March 23rd at the Vern Burton Community Center.

3. All costumes must provide appropriate coverage to be worn in public and be in good taste  for a family-friendly show. 

4. Costumes cannot be obscene or offensive, and cannot endorse any form of hate or any hate group. Excessive gore and graphic violence is not permitted. 

5. Absolutely NO real weapons or sharpened edges. 

6. All guests of Squatchcon and the Vern Burton Community Center are expected to behave respectfully; no throwing props or using projectiles, no purposeful messes or vandalism. 

7. No pyrotechnics, fire, explosives, fog machines, smoke bombs, flash paper or powder, or similar special effects.

8. Please be mindful of strobe light effects as they can trigger medical conditions. 

9. Each contestant may register only one costume into the competition (feel free to wear multiple looks during the weekend!)

WHEN IS REGISTRATION?

Register for the cosplay contest any time between 10AM-1PM on Saturday, March 23rd at the Vern Burton Community Center. You will be asked to fill out a short registration form and pose in your costume for a photo in front of our backdrop. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must accompany you and sign a consent form in order for you to compete.

WHEN ARE WINNERS ANNOUNCED?

Winners are announced during our Saturday Night Cosplay Costume Party! The party starts at 7PM and winners will be announced from the stage at 8PM. You do not technically have to be present in order to win, but this all-ages party is the perfect place to have your hard work recognized by an appreciative crowd!

Winners will be announced online during or shortly after the party — it depends on how hard we’re dancing!