cosplay competition

let’s see your creations!

Competition Details:

You must be available for judging on Sunday, at 12pm at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Event Center. Look for where to go at the information table located at the entrance to the event. Judging will begin at 12pm and conclude by 2:30pm with the stage show beginning at approximately 4pm on the main stage located in the Special Event Center.  You must check in between 11am up until 1pm for pre-judging or you will not qualify for competition nor walk the stage.  You will have up to 3 minutes to present and discuss your cosplay with our judges. 

Please note you must have a ticket to Big Lick Comic Con in order to compete.  Tickets are available at www.biglickgreensboro.com.  Kids 12 and under are free with a paying adult.

Once you have applied, please email any pictures or video of your cosplay to greensboro@biglickentertainment.com. Be sure to include your NAME and COSPLAY name in the subject line.

Cosplay Categories:

Novice:   Beginner competitor.

Journeyman:  More practiced competitor.

Master:  Well-practiced competitor, this is the top class.

Child:  Ages 13 and under.

Group:  Any more than (1) competitor.

Cosplay Policies

•Any real weapons are banned in the event area, functional or not.

•No explosives or fireworks of any kind.

•All Cosplayers are subject to inspection by event personnel, event security and/or police and must be approved before admittance to event.

•Do not bring any item(s) that could violate city, state, or federal law.

•No props, costume or accessory will receive pre-approval, all patrons will be inspected on site.

•Any patron not willing to be inspected will be ejected from venue.

•Weapons made of foam and cardboard are acceptable. Prop firearms are allowed provided they have bright tips and are subject to full inspection. Prop bows must have arrows with no tips and string may not be tightened.

All props, cosplay costumes and accessories will be deemed agreeable at the sole discretion of event staff to include security personnel and/or police.

Any cosplayer with prop weapons will receive an approved wristband noting that their prop is approved and must wear wristband while attending event.