Cosplay at the Expo
 

 Saturday, November 7, 2026

 

 

Calling all costume artists and cosplayers!

Whether you’re a historical figure, a princess, a hero or heroine, a villain or side-kick, come strut your stuff and enjoy a bit of Cosplay fun. Plus shop for fabric, tools and discover what's new in the sewing world today.

 

 

Wear your Cosplay for FREE General Admission on Saturday
Come to the registration desk on Saturday, show off your period costume or cosplay, and receive FREE general admission.

Walk the Runway in Costume

Commentated by Madison May of CUT/SEW

Madison will share their Cosplay experiences and narrate you along a journey of costume art created by fellow Expo attendees.

Cosplayers, Reenactors, and Costumers are invited to walk the runway on Saturday at 3:00 on the Expo Stage.

 

 

Madison May

CUT/SEW - Head Pattern Maker

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Madison May, the head pattern maker at CUT/SEW Sewing Patterns, founded the company in 2016. With almost fifteen years of experience in the costume and fashion industry, Madison has provided patterns to both broadway & off-broadway productions, major US theme parks, international cruise lines, and television. Cosplay has been a passion of hers since 2005 and she also is active in the cosplay photography community under the moniker of Final-Egirl.

 

Walk the Runway in Costume

Cosplayers, Reenactors, and Costumers are invited to walk the runway on Saturday at 3:00 on the Expo Stage. Everyone who walks the runway is eligible to win a swag bag.

 

Click HERE to register by Saturday, November 7th at 11:00am

 

Enter the Costume Contest and Win Cash Prizes
The contest is comprised of two divisions – Apprentice and Master. Judging begins between 1:45pm-2:00pm Saturday and final judging will happen at the Runway Show at 3:00pm. Costumes will be judged on a body. Each entrant is required to participate in the Runway Show. Please gather in the lobby near the Registration Desk anytime between 1:45pm-2:00pm.

 

Click HERE for Contest Entry Form and complete list of rules. Entry deadline is Saturday, November 7th at 11:00am

 

The Apprentice Division winner will receive $100 cash

The Master Division winner will receive $200 cash

The Judge's Choice winner will receive $25 cash

 

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