Among the oodles of family fun at Comicpalooza, families can cheer on their kiddos in the annual Kids Cosplay Contest. Located in the Kidtopia section of the exhibition floor, the special event is one of many family-friendly activities at the show.
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The Kid’s Cosplay Contest was divided into the following categories:
6 yrs. old and under
7-8 yrs. old
9-10 yrs. old
11-12 yrs. old
13-15 yrs. old
Prizes will be awarded.
The rules on this page are subject to change.
Kids Cosplay Contest Rules
- Sign-up is first come first served
- The contest is capped at 55 participants
- Registration closes at 2:30 PM sharp each day before the contest
- Check-in for the contest at 2:45 PM each day
- Registration is in person in Kidtopia area
- Everyone needed to check in at the cosplay table in the kid’s area at 1:30 PM to receive the contest number and get lined up
- The Contest started at 3:00 PM
- Adult must be present at sign up and during the competition
Please be advised that signing up for the cosplay contest is an affirmation that you agree to adhere to the rules presented on the Comicpalooza website as well as any decisions made by cosplay staff prior to, or during, Comicpalooza.
All cosplay events/panels have the potential to be photographed/filmed/recorded in some fashion. These recordings may be used in future galleries or promotions. Signing up for, and/or attending, any cosplay event is done with the understanding that recording could occur at any time and permission is tacitly given for the participant’s likeness to be used.
