The Cosplay Contest is a competitive event that brings fans and cosplayers to compete in costume competition. This is a kid’s friendly event.

Cosplay Contest will have 6 contest awards: Best in Show, Best Creative, Best Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail award, and 3 Judges awards.

Cosplay Fashion Contest is our fun, entry level competition for all cosplayers. Come out and show off your cosplay and have fun! 3 Judges Awards will be provided.

Full Schedule HERE

Cosplay Contest

  • Cosplay Contest Rules
  • By signing up to join the contest you are agreeing to adhere to these rules.
  • Be respectful of your fellow cosplayer (and our team!)
  • Please write legibly on sign-up sheet! This ensures that the show goes as smoothly as possible.
  • There will only be up to 50 available slots on the sign up! A location of the cosplay signups will be provided at the convention.
  • The Anime Gaming Con team will not be able to provide any music changes or lighting cues. Unfortunately, we are also unable to take music requests or submissions, as well.
  • Skits will not be possible during the show. Just pose and show off your creativity and personality in the time provided! Max time allow on stage would less then 1 minute.
  • Remember your place in line. This also ensures that the show runs smoothly.
  • During the contest, enter and exit the stage at designated points only, unless inaccessible. Follow coordinators directions.
  • Pre-judging Saturday till 3:00pm. Cosplay Judge TBA.
  • Cosplay book is required for top awards. (Best of Show Award. Best Creative Award, Best Genshin Impact & Honkai: Star Rail Award)
  • Registration will be held in the Maid Cafe (Subject to change, we will keep you up to date.).
  • Check-in 30mins before Cosplay Contest
  • Have fun! We love seeing you all!
  • If you are interested in participating, please follow the rules and direction from staff!

Saturday Cosplay Contest Information

Is open to everyone at all levels, Saturday competition pre-judging is required to enter the contest for Best of Show, Best Creative Cosplay, Best Genshin Impact & Honkai: Star Rail awards. Cosplay book is required for top awards. We are looking forward to seeing everyone cosplay creations on Saturday.

Best in Show Award – Your favorite character brought to life. Close to the character representation.  At least 50% or more of cosplay needs to be created by you to enter.

Best Creative Cosplay Award – Bringing your character to life. From sketching, designing and finally crafting. We want to see what you create!

Genshin Impact & Honkai: Star Rail Award – Special awards for Best Genshin Impact and Best Honkai: Star Rail cosplay.

3 Judges Award

Sunday Cosplay Exhibition

Open to everyone, come and join us for Sunday Cosplay Exhibition to show off your creations or cosplay. This division is introductory to new cosplayer and creators. Without the stress and all the fun and support from fans, and fellow cosplayers.

3 Judges Award

Saturday Cosplay Contest & Sunday Cosplay Fashion
Rules and Information.

Prejudging will be held on Saturday when doors open till 1:00 pm for (Saturday Cosplay Contest).
Pre-judging will be held next to the cosplay contest stage.
Sunday Exhibition Cosplay Contest, there will be no pre-judging.

Best of Show, Best Creative, & Best Genshin Impact – Honkai: Star Rail awards, cosplayers must make at least 50% or more of the costume to qualified for the top awards. We suggest that you bring your cosplay book for judging. Be honest on what you made and if other parts were bought or commissions. No liquid or hazardous materials are used on stage.

  • If your costume has won a major award before at Trailblazer Expo or another cosplay competition, you are NOT eligible for any awards in this contest, but you may still enter as a showcase piece. Rule breakers will be disqualified. 

Registration will be held at the Maid Cafe (Subject to Change) from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Cosplay Contest Signups will require the cosplay character name, name of the anime show which the character is from. Your first and last name.
Original Cosplay, please include cosplay character name. Your first and last name.

Cosplay Contest starts at 3:00pm. Please arrived 30mins or earlier to check-in.

Trailblazer Expo 2024 | November 16-17, 2025
Prizes and Awards are subject to change.

SATURDAY COSPLAY CONTEST PRIZES

  • AWARDS
    Best in Show   |  Trophy + Prize
    Best Creative  |  Trophy + Prize
    Best Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail  |  Trophy + Prize
    Judge’s Award x3 | Trophy

SUNDAY COSPLAY FASHION CONTEST PRIZES

  • AWARDS
    Judge’s Award x3  |  Trophy + Prize