For two decades RavenCon has been proud to keep fandom’s tradition of costuming or cosplay—you choose what to call it—alive with our annual Masquerade. While times change and themes change, convention costuming has always been a vibrant part of any type of convention, big and small.
Here at RavenCon we are proud to offer a Cosplay Trifecta across the weekend to fit your cosplay style.
Cosplay Runway Showcase
Friday night we offer the RavenCon Cosplay Runway Showcase. An event where we invite all cosplayers of any level and age to join in a spectacular red carpet event. This is a non-judged event where everyone is welcome. There’s no sign-up sheet to worry about, we’ll be handing out Showcase Invitations to people all day Friday or you can just go to Registration and ask for a Showcase Card.
Then when the time comes you’ll walk the runway and interact with our attendees and hosts—all while in character! Have fun, and remember: performance is key here! We want you to have fun and explore your character. Any style costume from store-bought to fully handmade is welcome. And everyone that enters gets a special badge ribbon!
RavenCon Grand Masquerade
Saturday night is the grand tradition, the RavenCon Masquerade. Here we mix craftsmanship/workmanship with the optional performance. Cosplayers of all ages are welcome! There is an optional pre-judging for workmanship entrants which will also include photos with our photographers. So make sure to put your best look forward! This contest is for crafters of every level. At the Masquerade itself you will be called to the stage where you will present your work to the audience and judges one last time, talk to our Masquerade hosts, and be given the option to perform. Before entering, you should read the complete rules and fill out an application form.
Kids Costume Parade
Sunday we throw out all the rules because it’s Kidz Rulez with our Kids Costume Parade. One of our amazing guest cosplayers will lead kids 12 and under on a parade from the Rookery through Artist and Author Alley through the vendor hall and maybe even across the main stage where cosplayers can pose for some paparazzi as they make their way back to the Rookery.
Final Notes
If you’re interested in participating in any of the cosplay events we have a few suggestions: Be sure to get your application in early. Please note that in order to enter, you must be registered at the convention. You must either be an attendee with a weekend pass, or you can purchase a day badge the morning of the convention. Make sure to read the full rules for each event you are interested in.
