Cosplay Jr.
Serious competition steps aside for a fun and friendly contest for our younger attendees.
Join us for a friendly and FUN cosplay competition created especially for WasabiCon’s junior attendees ages 12 and under!
This family-friendly event gives young cosplayers the chance to step on stage, show off their costumes, strike a pose, and enjoy the spotlight in a welcoming and supportive environment. There are no craftsmanship requirements or complicated categories. The focus is simply on having fun and celebrating cosplay. Parents, family members, and friends are encouraged to cheer on our youngest cosplayers as they celebrate their favorite characters and the creativity of cosplay.
The rules are simple: enter, have fun, and enjoy the experience!
What to Expect
Judging
Cosplay competitions can be challenging for younger attendees, so this event focuses more on having fun than on serious competition. The goal is to have a great time showing off your costume! Everyone who participates should leave feeling like a winner, but our judges will also present several special awards.
BEST OF SHOW
$50 Chamblin Books Gift Card
One (1) Family Pass, 2 Adults & 2 Children, to Catty Shack ($56 Value)
THREE (3) JUDGES’ AWARDS. Each winner will receive:
$50 Chamblin Books Gift Card
Competition Rules
- You must be a registered attendee of the convention on the day of the competition in order to compete. Attendees who are registered as part of a Community Group, Featured Talent, Influencer, or any other “Guest” status may not compete.
- Each entrant must be twelve (12) years old or younger and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the competition process, including registration, judging, and the competition.
- Registration for Cosplay Jr. must be completed on-site. Online and pre-event registration will not be accepted.
- Only one (1) costume may be entered per contestant. Multiple contestants may be presented on stage or judged together; however, each contestant and costume will be judged as a separate entry.
- Cosplay Jr. is a family-oriented event. All costumes, props, and presentations must be appropriate for younger attendees.
- There is no craftsmanship requirement to participate. Costumes may be handmade, purchased, assembled, or created with assistance from a parent or guardian.
- Cosplay Jr. is a walk-on showcase. Entrants will take the stage to present their costume for the audience and judges. Skits, music cues, and lighting requests are not permitted.
- All weapons and props must comply with WasabiCon policies, venue rules, and all applicable local laws. Props may be subject to inspection by convention staff. If there is any doubt about whether an item is permitted, please leave it at home. Our event rules, including the Props Policy, are available online at https://jax.wasabicon.com/policies/
- The contest is limited to thirty (30) entries. Entrants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis during the on-site registration period.
- Green Mustard Entertainment, Inc. reserves the right to modify, update, or amend these rules at any time.
- Have fun!
2026 Prize Sponsors
Catty Shack
Chamblin Books
