Rogue Comic Con Costume Contest
Rogue Comic Con 2024
“Universe of Heroes”
Children’s Costume Contest Categories
Saturday, May the 4th, 12pm to 1pm
Best Children’s 0 - 12
1st Place - Swag bag and prizes valued up to $50
2nd Place - Swag bag and prizes valued up to $35
3rd Place - Swag bag valued up to $25
Best Teen 13 - 17
1st Place - Swag bag and prizes valued up to $75
2nd Place - Swag bag and prizes valued up to $50
3rd Place - Swag bag and prizes valued up to $25
Best Group / Family
1st Place - Swag bag and prizes valued $100+
2nd Place - Swag bag and prizes valued up to $75
3rd Place - Swag bag and prizes valued up to $50
Adult 18+ Costume Contest Categories
Saturday, May the 4th, 2024, 415pm to 545pm
Best Overall Costume
$100 for first place plus swag bag and prizes
$75 for second place plus swag bag and prizes
$50 for third place plus swag bag and prizes
Best Duo
$100 for first place plus swag bag and prizes
$75 for second place plus swag bag and prizes
$50 for third place plus swag bag and prizes
Best Group
$100 for first place plus swag bag and prizes
$75 for second place plus swag bag and prizes
$50 for third place plus swag bag and prizes
Qualifying factors will be:
Creativity
Style
Character representation
Contestant limit for each category will be 15 people / groups
Contestants are encouraged to take on the persona of their favorite superhero, comic-book manga character, alter-ego, cosplay character, arch-nemesis. Whatever fandom genre resonates with you.
All costumes and props must be at least 75% made from new or repurposed materials, by the entrant. Found/modified parts or props are allowed, though they must not comprise more than 25% of the whole costume, and must be disclosed at time of judging. (e.g.: shoes that were painted or covered, tights or simple gloves, a purchased undershirt or pants that were modified in some way, are all types of items that may be permitted, as long as 75% of your total costume is hand-made by you.) — if you’re unsure, ask the coordinator.
No nudity. No top or bottom cleavage. Rogue Comic Con is a family friendly event.
No profanity, political or religious statements, including messages via signs or clothing. Not following these guidelines may lead to disqualification.
Costumes cannot endorse any form of real hate group.
Costume cannot depict, and cannot itself, be in violation of any law.
Sign-Ups
Sign-ups will begin online the week of Comic Con. The day of Comic Con you will have to check-in with the Comic Con Information table 10am - 11am on May the 4th for Kids & Family/Group and 10am to 2pm for Adults, to confirm that you will be participating.
If there are spots still available, sign-up on the day of will be 11am-1130am for Kids & Family/Group and 330pm-4pm for Adults at the Costume Contest Registration table. First come, first served.
All contestants per category must arrive 15 minutes before your costume contest starts, at the Costume Contest Registration table. Expect each group to take around 20 minutes to compete, with no more than 60 seconds per contestant.
Contest winners will need to line up on the 'catwalk' to receive awards and for photos.