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Cosplay Runway

Showcase your cosplay for other fans and attendees at WasabiCon!
Cosplay Runway

Get your model walk ready for the Cosplay Runway! Now is your chance to show all of WasabiCon that outfit you’ve been working on for years, months, or even hastily in the hotel room just hours beforehand. Cosplayers of all experience and skill levels are invited to strike a pose on our Main Events stage in this fun showcase event!

Attendees must sign up in person ahead of time at WasabiCon to participate in the Cosplay Runway. There are a limited number of entries so be sure to stop Main Events at 3:30 PM. Additionally, please be sure to read this page in its entirety and review all of the Cosplay Runway Rules listed below.

You are the moment! Are you ready to take the stage?

SIGN UP: Sunday at 3:30 PM in Main Events

SIGN UP FORMS will be available onsite, but you can print yours out using this link and fill it out in advance to bring with you.

SHOWCASE: Sunday at 4:00 PM in Main Events

Cosplay Runway Rules
  1. You must have purchased an entry into the convention in order to enter/present on stage for the Cosplay Runway.
  2. The Cosplay Runway is a family-oriented event. Please keep all costumes and presentations to a “PG-13″ rating i.e. no nudity or overly revealing attire.
  3. Spots are limited for this event, though we wish we could accept everyone! Be at Main Events at 3:30 PM to hand in (or fill out) your form. Applicants are accepted on a first come/first served basis.
  4. Only one entry is allowed for individuals or groups, participants are not allowed to participate multiple times.
  5. All weapons and props must conform with convention policies, hotel/conference center rules, and local laws concerning carrying a weapon. If there is a question of doubt, don’t bring it. You can read our event rules, including our Props Policy, online at https://jax.wasabicon.com/policies/
  6. For the safety of our participants, footwear of some sort must be worn at all times while participating in the Cosplay Runway. Even if the character you are dressed as as does not typically wear shoes, this is a requirement and will not be allowed on stage. Additionally, stilts are not allowed as part of the Cosplay Runway and any footwear deemed unsafe by staff may not be allowed.
  7. For the safety of participants and audience members, stunts are not allowed as part of the Cosplay Runway and can include (but are not limited to) jumps on/off stage, front flips, back flips, throw based stunts, etc.
  8. Additional stagecraft is not permitted as part of the Cosplay Runway. Props are allowed so long as they can be quickly and easily brought on and off stage by the participant. 
  9. Stage choreography that leaves props or discarded costume pieces behind are not permitted.
  10. Special effects including but not limited to fog machines, pyrotechnics, lasers, water effects, confetti, glitter, or throwing items of any type into the audience are not permitted.
  11. Lighting requests cannot be accepted at this time for the Cosplay Runway. Please note that the Main Events room lighting cannot be turned off, dimmed, or coordinated to specific cues as part of the Cosplay Runway in any capacity.
  12. Green Mustard Entertainment, Inc. reserves the right to modify, update, or amend these rules at any time.
Thank you for your interest in WasabiCon, we look forward to seeing everyone’s amazing cosplays!