CoreCon’s Costume Contest is one of the most attended events at our convention! Every year our attendees look forward to seeing all of the creative ways our contestants use different materials and props to complete their one of a kind look!
Even if this is your first time designing a costume, we encourage you to sign up! Our categories are novice to master and everything in between. The most important rule is to use your creativity to put together something awesome!
Ready to sign up? Make sure that you read the information below, review our rules, below and complete the form at the bottom of the page!
WHO CAN ENTER: Open to anyone in costume ages 13+
FEE: No fee to participate
EVENT DATE: May 24th, 2025 at 7:00 PM
WHERE: Main Programming (Sterling room)
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: May 23rd, 2025 at 5pm
Schedule: **PLEASE NOTE: Times are subject to change!**
Workmanship Judging (Mandatory) – 10:00am – 12:00pm – Embassy B
Final Lineup & Walkthrough (Mandatory) – 4:30pm to 6:30pm – Sterling Room
Contest – 7:00PM – Main Programming (Sterling Room)
AWARDS PRESENTED EACH YEAR:
Best in Show
Best in Class
Novice
Journeyman
Master
ADDITIONAL AWARDS THAT MAY BE PRESENTED:
Workmanship
Representation of Theme
Makeup
Props
Re-Creation
Audience Favorite
Homemade
Anyone wishing to participate in the contest MUST register before 5pm on May 23rd, 2025! Registration must be done via the Google Form online. There will be no paper registration. If you have any questions or need assistance with registering, please contact the Contest Director or other CoreCon staff.
CoreCon invites anyone who is 13+ years old in a costume to participate. All entrants will be judged individually on their costume along with presentation. Award Categories are listed above.
Questions for our Costume Contest Director? Email them at: contests@fargocorecon.org