Baltimore Comic-Con Costume Contest Details

Baltimore Comic-Con is partnering with the Hard Rock Café Baltimore once again to present the 2024 Annual Costume Craftsmanship Contest. The convention will be held on September 20-22, 2024, at the Baltimore Convention Center.

The adult cosplay contest will be on Saturday, September 21 at 3:30 PM. Participants must register ahead of time

The adult cosplay showcase is returning to the show, giving cosplayers the opportunity to show off their costume regardless of whether or not they made the outfit or purchased it. It will start at 3 PM, and cosplayers can register online. Participants should arrive at the staging area at 2:30 PM.

The children’s cosplay contest will be on Sunday, September 22 at 3:30 PM in the ballroom on the fourth floor. Similar to the adult cosplay contest, participants must register ahead of time and there are limited spots available. Participants should arrive at the staging area at 2:45 PM.

The children’s cosplay showcase will give all cosplayers under the age of 18 the chance to walk the stage even if they are not in the contest. It starts at 3 PM on Sunday and participants must register ahead of time. Participants should arrive at the staging area at 2:30 PM.

More details, including the rules and prizes, are on each cosplay registration page.